Hello all,
I've got an old atomic 4 in a 72' Pearson 30, and recently, I get a loud "chunk!" sort of sound the first couple times I try and start it up. The usual patten when you hit the starter is one loud "chunk," followed by nothing. I guess the starting motor sort of seizes up. Then when you try again you might get a "chunk," along with a half-hearted attempt to turn over (which, altogether, sounds awful); then on the third or fourth try the engine seems to start up pretty well, and then everything is perfect. It doesn't seem to matter if the engine is warm or cold.
It seems like maybe a gear is slipping somewhere related to the starting motor? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
I've got an old atomic 4 in a 72' Pearson 30, and recently, I get a loud "chunk!" sort of sound the first couple times I try and start it up. The usual patten when you hit the starter is one loud "chunk," followed by nothing. I guess the starting motor sort of seizes up. Then when you try again you might get a "chunk," along with a half-hearted attempt to turn over (which, altogether, sounds awful); then on the third or fourth try the engine seems to start up pretty well, and then everything is perfect. It doesn't seem to matter if the engine is warm or cold.
It seems like maybe a gear is slipping somewhere related to the starting motor? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
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