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Jacobbs351W
05-25-2019, 04:39 PM
Hey guys, so I have a 1997 Moomba Boomerang with a 351w PCM. I took the boat out a while back and it started fine. Rode around the lake a bit cut it off a few time and back up but the last time it would not crank. Just click once for every key turn. The ignition relay on the back of the motor is brand new. Tested the battery at home, dead. Put a new battery in it today and still just one click per key turn. I took jumper cables and connected the positive cable to the battery and to the positive point on the start and all it did was one click without turning the key. I’m not sure what is going on. The bilge and blower come on but the boat will not crank. It’s the original starter so if I have to replace it I won’t be surprised. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you I’m advance.

Jacobbs351W
05-25-2019, 05:29 PM
UPDATE: Took the starter off and I can spin the gear by hand

zabooda
05-25-2019, 06:36 PM
The starter turn over on the bench?

Edo88
05-26-2019, 12:55 AM
UPDATE: Took the starter off and I can spin the gear by hand

Sounds like the solenoid is triggering but the gear isn’t turning. Bench test it like you did on the boat by jumping it. Hammer on the case usually gets you out of a sticky situation


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adwjr
05-29-2019, 12:33 AM
Bad solenoid easy fix $20 part