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Mercrusier starter mounting bolt problem
Just a heads-up to anyone replacing a starter in an I/O Mercrusier.
I've replaced dozens of Mercrusier starters and I always use the best new starters available from the same supplier. I've never had a premature failure of the starter itself. I replaced one in a 3.0 about a month ago and it was the first starter that came with new mounting bolts. Customer called Sunday with a complaint that the starter was making a funny noise. Turns out the long mounting bolt had failed/sheared off (see link below). There was nothing unusual about the install and I know I didn't over tighten it. Luckily, with the help of an angle drill, mirror and an ez-out, I was able to make everyone happy but I am going to rethink using supplied bolts. http://www.rovatune.com/starterbolt.jpg Larry |
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