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They can rebuild it cost is 200 - 300 but worried it might stuff up again! Parts can be ordered but are not easy to obtain.
My main concern is I don't want to spend $300 then in four months time have it break down on the water. So leaning towards forking out for a new one.
Its the design of the unit, it makes it a unique part so making a mould for it is specific to that model starter motor. Unlike other brands merc etc hence the costing!!!
In terms of testing essentially he tested the same thing I did then gave the starter motor a bit of a whack and also pushed the gears with the screwdriver then I turned the key and it cranked for about a second then stopped repeated the same thing whack, push the gear and crank then stop.
Have a look through this guys ebay shop and if your starter is not listed shoot him an email.
You should get a new one for around $200 or maybe less delivered.
My Tohatsu one was $140 new and delivered to my door and he is great to deal with.
At any time did the mechanic power the starter directly with jumperleads from a fresh known to be good battery? Until that is done don't buy anything. There are a couple of cheap internal bits in a starter that can be checked and replaced , soloniod, contacts and brushes , bushes that only take a few minutes to pull down and confirm that is the problem.
$200 for a rebuild by a auto leccy ( who already say sit is ok) is a good option compared to chasing a "unknown "one.
Hi all, marine mechanic has the starter motor and is getting it repaired / replaced but I am leaning towards getting a new one.
Only reason I am leaning towards new is just for the fact that any part on these motors is like gold.
I don't want to be in a position of having to replace it in 3 months time again as I may just not be able to then.
The new starter motor has a full 12 month warranty in Sydney so although expensive I can get it repaired / replaced quite easily.
I was speaking with a dealer yesterday and he said the genuine part is $900 and will take a week to get here as well. He also unwilling said what I had suspected and if this was a merc I would only be up for $200 or $300.
The marine mechanic checked the entire circuit as I did, then he loosed the starter by moving the drive at the top and gave it a few wacks with a big screw driver and she kicked over a couple of times when he did this. It only kicked once or twice but was enough. He did the same thing a few more taps and pushed the teeth then we kicked it again and she got a few kicks and stopped. He has the starter now and is going to get it repaired / replaced.
Just a bummer a new part costs so much, I am also very hesitant as I have done a few starter motors in older cars and re brushed / refurbished units just don't seem to hold up as long as new parts.
Try wacking a screwdriver across the 2 large terminals on the solenoid and see if the starter turns.That will eliminate the solinoid.Next step jumper lead from positive side of battery direct to starter motor an see if it spins up. To my mind if it spins up on test bench its either a wiring problem or the solenoid.
Cheers
Ray
Hi all spoke with the mechanic, starter was checked out needs a complete overhaul and no gaurentee can be given on the rebuild.
Its completely cactus apparently....
So my option is to buy a brand new one at a cost of $1000 or rebuild this one without a warranty. I am going on a trip in a few weeks so don't want to risk it obviously.
I am absolutely astonished and mods feel to remove it but I will never buy another suzuki product in my life again and I will be writing a letter of complaint to Suzuki on their price gouging and complete lack of parts for older model outboards.
Sorry for the rant but just cannot believe the price gouging on suzuki parts. Its absolutely disgusting, I asked around and a comparable Merc / Yamaha starter is a max of $300 and available anywhere.
If you get it back off him I'll take a look at it & give you an unbiased evaluation on it's condition.
I might even fix it for you for free if you get any parts needed.
Hey Fed thanks heaps for the offer it is appreciated.
I already told him to order it as I have no time left as we are leaving on a trip shortly and I just want the boat back on the water and trouble free whilst on holidays. At least this way if he puts in and it doesn't start he is not getting the cash out my pocket so this way I am guaranteed a fix if you know what I mean.
If we weren't going on a trip probably wouldn't worry about it so much and just cop the no warranty but just don't like the idea of it.
I will probably save the one he gives me back and get it rebuilt but keep it for a spare unit just in case.
I am intending on replacing the motor next year and will be looking for a very different brand I can tell you!
Did you edit your last post or maybe I misread it?
I understand you're between a rock & a hard place but really why don't you grab it off him, cancel the new one for tick and give me a look at it.
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