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IP: 71.247.80.22
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faulty solenoid? switch? connection? starter?
Hi - sometimes when starting my '75 atomic four I get an intermittent "click" (no starter spin), then after trying again the starter will spin & she'll start right up nicely. This past Sunday it took 2-3 tries going out, and 4 tries when returning...making me concerned. Please advise what you think it might be...thanks!!
Steve '75 27' O'day |
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IP: 38.118.52.41
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Weak battery? Any sign that the alternator is not functioning properly?
Poor (high resistance) connections at battery posts or the starter itself? Bill |
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IP: 71.247.80.22
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Thanks Bill but once the starter spins it spins at normal speed, engine then starts immediately. Both batteries are charging well.
The click comes once - as I turn the key. After a couple of key-turns (& the single clicks) the starter kicks in & voila. Any other ideas? Thanks again Steve |
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IP: 4.158.210.193
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Starter Clicks
Our A-4 had similar issues. It was becoming worse and worse on a recent extended cruise to the North Channel. Once or twice when the engine was warm it even required us to tap the starter with a long handled screw driver while turning the key to get it to start.
I did something that seems to have eliminated the trouble. I took off the starter, disassembled the solenoid and cleaned it. I also put a squirt of spray PTFE dry lubricant on it. While working I noticed that one of the battery contacts had a little corrosion on one of the posts, hidden by the nut. I then reassembled crossed my fingers. Since that time, no trouble. Notice, however, there are three variables in this experiment: cleaning the solenoid, cleaning the posts and moving the wires to the battery. Good luck!1 |
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Thanks! Sounds good. Access is easy - I'll give it a shot.
Steve |
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IP: 216.227.9.35
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outcome
Hi, Steve:
I have exactly the same symptoms as you describe in your original post. I'm curious as to the outcome of your experiments with the solenoid. Bill Cheoy Lee Bermuda 30 |
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IP: 66.186.73.6
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Still Working
Steve,
I have put over 100 hours on the engine since cleaning the solenoid and using the dry lubricant spray. Since we live on the boat for a couple of months in the summer and sail more than motor, that time has included many many starts. I can report that this repair was 100% successful on our boat. We have not had a sticky starter in all that time. Notice, we lubricated everything that could move and cleaned everything that could be cleaned after diassembling the solenoid. Good luck! Mike |
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