Mechanical advice for the not so mechanical!

[BGeorge01]

So the last time I had the boat out was about 1 1/2-2 weeks ago (new upholstry getting done) she was running great. I figured seeing as I have all of the interior out I would do some cleaning and maint. I went to change the oil yesterday and....nothing, wouldnt turn over. The only thing that I have done so far was cleaning and changed the spark plugs. Being not very mechanical I of course dont want to touch another thing lol. Now as for the plugs I just took the old ones out went to the parts store and they gave me new ones. Is there supposed to be a certain kind/gap? The new ones (ac delco I believe) are gaped at 0.45 does that sound about right, to big/small? I just have no idea were to even start and the closet place that will even look at boats is about 2 hours away. I dont think that it is to major seeing how it was just running fine a week ago so believe I can fix it with some help. When I bought the boat it didnt come with any manuals (boat/engine), I am looking for some online but with no luck so far.

Here is a video of what its sounding like so maybe you more "Mechanical Savey" ones will hear it and know whats going on or have some direction.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh9g_SOlMKU&feature=plcp


Any help or direction would be great and thank you for reading and helping.




Brian
1998 Outback

[Stazi]

That doesn't sound right to me...almost like the starter isn't engaging properly. Weird....... It doesn't have the typical ch-chugga, ch-chugga, ch-chugga sound that a normal V8 makes when it's being cranked over.....

[moombadaze]

sounds like the starter is not engaging

[BGeorge01]

sounds like the starter is not engaging

is that something that would just go with no warning?

[parrothd]

Bad starter bendix....Pull the starter and replace it or have someone replace the bendix..The more you use it the worse it will get...




https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...=1843&bih=1306

[BGeorge01]

So do i have to get a whole new starter or is the "bendix" a piece in the starter that can be replaced?

[ga-lsv05]

Easier and better insurance to buy a new starter. Or "new" to you anyway as even a parts store bought unit will more than likely be a remanufactured unit. It's pretty easy to remove and install. Just be sure to disconnect the battery before proceeding

2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[moombadaze]

Just make sure if you replace it that its a marine starter---something about anti spark.

[ga-lsv05]

Just make sure if you replace it that its a marine starter---something about anti spark.

Good call. I wasn't aware there was a difference in the starters.

2005 mobius lsv 2900lbs ballast

[BGeorge01]

THANKS everyone i will give the starter a try and go from there....