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Message Subject: Mercury problems

j_beam

Posted 9/25/2004 8:55 PM (#119538)
Subject: Mercury problems

I have a '96 200 EFI. When I try to start it the starter spins but doesn't engage. What should I do?

Thanks,

Jesse

turgeon

Posted 9/25/2004 9:39 PM (#119539 - in reply to #119538)
Subject: RE: Mercury problems

try spraying some lube on the starter shaft above the gear that engages the flywheel. If this get dry the gear may not jump up and engage. If this does not work you may need a new solenoid.

sworrall

Posted 9/25/2004 10:33 PM (#119544 - in reply to #119539)
Subject: RE: Mercury problems

Posts: 32954

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Take the motor in to a good Mercury Mechanic.

kap n jim

Posted 10/19/2004 1:47 PM (#121919 - in reply to #119538)
Subject: RE: Mercury problems

Be sure your battery is fully charged and your battery connections are clean with no corrision.

kap n jim

Posted 10/19/2004 1:51 PM (#121920 - in reply to #119538)
Subject: RE: Mercury problems

I mean no "corrosion."

Mark H.

Posted 10/19/2004 3:14 PM (#121924 - in reply to #119538)
Subject: RE: Mercury problems

Posts: 1936

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Sounds to me like it's the starter drive gear, some people refer to this as the Bendix. Either take the boat to a mechanic as Steve suggested or take the starter off and take it to a service center to be checked.

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