vmaxhp
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Good morning. Yesterday, my starter went out. After boating for a bit, and then resting, the starter would engage, but not turn the engine. The generator had been running the whole time at rest, but I tried the parallel anyway. Same result. After a few attempts to start, the starter just spun freely without engaging the flywheel. Reading various forums, I saw some threads indicating possible water incursion from failed exhaust riser/elbows. Water in the cylinder is of course bad, and could lead to a bent connecting rod as water is non-compressible. The threads mentioned, before replacing the starter, remove the spark plugs and check for water.
Anyone have this experience? Thoughts? How can I inspect the cylinders for water?
Thanks!
Anyone have this experience? Thoughts? How can I inspect the cylinders for water?
Thanks!