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Old 10-12-2009, 05:28 PM
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It takes a hammer?

After taking the boat out for a great 1st sail the engine would not start. All we got was a "clicking" sound. Using trouble shooting found here we decided it was either the battery, only one in the boat, or the solenoid. This past Saturday 2 knowledgeable motor heads came to the boat with me. Battery tested great but still just the clicking when I pressed the starter button. The real engineer asked for a hammer. He told me to press the starter and he gently gave the solenoid a few taps. The engine roared to life. The question is do I just clean up the solenoid as descibed here or do I get a new one? Should I get an entire starter system?
Secondly I don't seem to have a raw water filter on the water intake. Can some one please recommend one that would fit.
Still new to an inboard but she sure sails nice.
Pat
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