[C320-list] Starting Issue

[Dick Walker]

I had to replace the push button. Got the part from Seward 

Easy fix



Cheers



Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Apr 19, 2016, at 18:07, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> A lag in the starter motor sometimes indicates a flat spot in the motor commutator. Before you get the motor rebuilt I would trace all the motor connections and give them all a good tweak with the correct size wrench, don't forget the batteries. This serves to dislodge any corrosion and remake a good electrical path. A bad ground is the source of many electrical problems on boats. If this doesn't solve the problem get someone who knows what she/he is doing with a multimeter.Good LuckJohnM1999#574
> 
>> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:57:46 -0400
>> From: tosburn1958 at gmail.com
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Starting Issue
>> 
>> I've been looking back through the old threads regarding starter issues and
>> there's a lot of good information, but I'm hoping someone can provide some
>> advice on my issue.
>> 
>> When I press the starter button, nothing happens for a second but then the
>> motor fires up.  The batteries are brand new and  fully charged and the
>> engine (Yanmar 3GM)  runs strong.  I was told this could be:
>> 1) a loose or corroded connection
>> 2) a bad solenoid
>> 3) the starter motor
>> 
>> One of these days, when I press the button, nothing is going to happen and
>> it will most likely occur at the worst possible moment.
>> 
>> I should be able to isolate a bad connection, but are there test procedures
>> I can use to isolate whether it's a bad solenoid or the starter motor?
>> Does anyone have experience with this particular issue?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Tim
>> Alibi
>> #401
>> Kent Island
>