Cause of starter failure...

willydiver · 03-21-2008, 04:19 PM

Those at the FL Roundup may have seen me doing the Pull-Start dance with my 23 Mini. Stylish and funky, I know, but not fun to do all day. Kevin Lusk helped me diagnose my problem to be a faulty starter. I took it apart when I got home and found that the red protective cap on the red cable jumper (the one that goes from the pole on the solenoid to the stud on the bottom of the starter casing) was holding water and moisture like a tiny cup. I had noticed that my starter had been hesitating. After sliding back the red protective boot, I found the stud had corroded to pieces and had broken off of the brush assembly inside the starter casing. Went to my local Briggs dealer and bought a new brush assembly for $15.00. Starter fires off like a charm again!

Moral of the story is check to make sure that the upside-down red rubber boot isn't holding water around the starter post, 'cause sooner or later it will corrode it. Sorry I don't have the pics to show what I'm talking about right this second.

Thanks Kevin!

WD

***sandman7655*** · 03-21-2008, 08:32 PM

nice info and glad you got it fixed

**Trashduck** · 03-23-2008, 01:02 PM

Man, hated that you had to pull start thst motor all day, but hey " at least you could"!!! That's the good thing about the 23. You did get a new dance out of it. haha!!! TD

**whistlingwings** · 03-28-2008, 09:43 PM

U can put a daub of dielectric silicon, or plain old bearing grease in the boot to keep water out.

weathers1200 · 03-30-2008, 10:40 PM

I like that Dow 111 silicone grease, clear, water repelling and no petrolium to eat up the rubber parts.

03-21-2008, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
willydiver Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunswick, GA Age: 35 Posts: 593 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cause of starter failure... Those at the FL Roundup may have seen me doing the Pull-Start dance with my 23 Mini. Stylish and funky, I know, but not fun to do all day. Kevin Lusk helped me diagnose my problem to be a faulty starter. I took it apart when I got home and found that the red protective cap on the red cable jumper (the one that goes from the pole on the solenoid to the stud on the bottom of the starter casing) was holding water and moisture like a tiny cup. I had noticed that my starter had been hesitating. After sliding back the red protective boot, I found the stud had corroded to pieces and had broken off of the brush assembly inside the starter casing. Went to my local Briggs dealer and bought a new brush assembly for $15.00. Starter fires off like a charm again! Moral of the story is check to make sure that the upside-down red rubber boot isn't holding water around the starter post, 'cause sooner or later it will corrode it. Sorry I don't have the pics to show what I'm talking about right this second. Thanks Kevin! WD __________________ 23 Mini on a 1436 Alumacraft (aka. The AlumaBeast)

03-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Trashduck Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cause of starter failure... Man, hated that you had to pull start thst motor all day, but hey " at least you could"!!! That's the good thing about the 23. You did get a new dance out of it. haha!!! TD __________________ Lowcountry Mud Buddy 843-412-5537 Mud Buddy Motors Gatortrax Boats Excel Boats Proud Builder of Mud Buddy Mini's

03-28-2008, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
whistlingwings The Lake George Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George, Florida Age: 35 Posts: 677 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cause of starter failure... U can put a daub of dielectric silicon, or plain old bearing grease in the boot to keep water out. __________________ North Florida Mudmotor-MGoutdoors BPS Performance Center-Twin Carb Certified 386-546-2886 www.northfloridamudmotor.com Lake George Boatworks Magic Tilt trailers Sea Choice Marine Briggs Parts, Service, and Warranty. Briggs, Honda - Custom Performance parts and upgrades.

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weathers1200 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Age: 53 Posts: 1,529 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Cause of starter failure... I like that Dow 111 silicone grease, clear, water repelling and no petrolium to eat up the rubber parts. __________________ Weathers1200 "Gear head" "Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise" George Washington 1746.



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