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problem with starter motor(s) on new Cruisers 3400

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by new boater, Sep 5, 2005.

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  1. new boater, Sep 5, 2005
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    new boater

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    I have just had 2 seperate incidents where my starter motors had to be replaced during my trips, because the solenoid did not retract the starter gear and it burnt out!! This was on my brand new 2006 crusiers yachts 3400 model

    anyone have similary incidents or info?
  2. AMG, Sep 5, 2005
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    Hi and welcome to the YachtForums!

    If you expect any advice to your specific problems, I suggest you tell us what engines you have? In general this is something that can happen to a new engine where things might not be aligned properly. Or it is a subcontractor of parts that delivered a bad series. Hopefully your mechanics have found out the source of the problem?
  3. Northern Lights, Sep 25, 2005
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    low volt

    Sounds like a low voltage start
  4. eddie230879, Oct 19, 2005
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    burnt out starter pain in arse

    Yeah mate know exactlay the problem, had a couple of ribtec tenders on last boat with yanmar 146bhp diesils, and had the same problem after taking it of found the actual relise mechanisim for the starter gear to be siezed on the sproket, after looking around found that the flywheel was directly open the the bilge and when the bilge water was splashing around it was going directly on to the starter mechanism, so after getting a brand new starter and replacing it, we had a splash plate made up to go round the shaft, not a problem since, what it sound like with you is the starter gear could be well dirty and just nead greasing, but definatly check for rust or corosion round it