[C320-list] Starting Issue

[Larry Frank]

More on this possibility.  I had a friend who had to ³spank² his starter
to get it to work.  I should add this was a temporary solution but one
that could be used in an emergency.  If you are not familiar with what
might be meant by spank what he did was tap it a few times with a hammer
and then try again.

Larry
WindSwept 
C320 #246

On 4/19/16, 8:07 PM, "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
>