starter

im kinda new in the boating so please excuse the newbie question. i just replaced the starter solenoid thinking it was the problem for the motor to not turn over. it is a big block V8. The solenoid just clicks and the motor will not crank over. My question is does this sound like it needs a new...

Wanted to know if there is a thread about replacing a starter on my boat, it has a Mercruiser 5.0 EFI. I have changed one before on a I/O about 8 yrs ago and, I have the correct starter, just wanted some pictures or advise to make it go easy as possible.

I have a 5.0 LX V8 Alpha One and changed the oil on it a couple weeks ago. I pumped the old oil out and changed the filter. I replaced the filter and refilled the oil. I checked the dipstick and the oil level is full. Now, a week later when I go to turn it over, it starts to turn over then makes...

I have a 2002 Sea Ray 176 with an alpha one 4.3L. My original battery finally died. I tried to temporaily replace with my car battery, and connected it backward. I bought a new battery, and the entire electrical system (except the trim) is dead. I checked all the fuses, and they look fine. Is...

2002 Sea Ray 176 BR, Mercruiser 3.0. I was trying to clean the contacts on the wire to the starter, the smaller one that actually kicks it in and I dropped the nut. Any idea the size of the nut? Reason I was doing this is because every now and then I would just hear a "click". If this is a...

2002 Sea Ray 176 BR, Mercruiser 3.0. I was trying to clean the contacts on the wire to the starter, the smaller one that actually kicks it in and I dropped the nut. Any idea the size of the nut? Reason I was doing this is because every now and then I would just hear a "click". Also, My...

I have a 2003 240 SD that I recently bought used. When cold the engine starts fine. Two weeks ago after being on the water for sometime with multiple starts and stops, the engine would not start. When I turned the key nothing happened at all. No turn over, no starter click, nothing. All...