Starter Issue

[tech62571]

when starting the engine it sometimes sounds like the starter is not disengaging for about 1 or 2 seconds after I release the key.

is that something out of adjustment or do you think its time for a new one?

06 maxum 1800MX
Alpha one gen 2
3.0

[mmwjr]

Most likely it’s the starter but could be a sticky ignition switch or soleniod. Verify the switched voltage at the soleniod goes away as soon the key is released. If that checks out it’s the starter.

[tech62571]

thank you

[tech62571]

can you tell me how to find out what motor I have?
I know its a 3.0 mercruiser

the starters I look at keep referring motor type and numbers like this
MOTORS 89-818864T 89-846070 89-94318 89-96158 89-96158T 89818864T 89846070 8994318 8996158 8996158T

[mmwjr]

If the engine serial number is still on the top of the engine you can look it up that way or there should be a ID tag on the side of the block on the back of one side.

[tech62571]

this is all I can see

[jrsick]

Your engine serial number is what you would use. I can see the second letter is a W, followed by 32. If you can read the first letter then you have the info needed. Your title should also have your engine serial number.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by jrsick

Your engine serial number is what you would use. I can see the second letter is a W, followed by 32. If you can read the first letter then you have the info needed. Your title should also have your engine serial number.

+1.

[tech62571]

thanks guys

[shrew]

Originally Posted by jrsick

Your title should also have your engine serial number.

Not all states are Title boats.

[tech62571]

I found the ENGINE serial number 0W326663

[mmwjr]

From the Mercruiser parts site

https://public-mercurymarine.sysonli...=englangDB=eng

[tech62571]

it asks for a logon and no place to sign up

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by tech62571

it asks for a logon and no place to sign up

Just google Mercruiser parts. It allowed me to get there without logging in

[tech62571]

awesome.. that site has great information
thanks a lot. you guys rock


https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/.../parts-catalog

[jrsick]

marineengine dot com and wholesale marine will give you more parts than the Mercury site. I just bought a starter for $42.