starter?
 

Which starter to buy? For a 4 cyl mercruiser. Original 1998 one lasted till 2 years ago. Put a cheap on on and its dead already. It turns, just the gear doesnt come out to hit the flywheel. I dont want another cheap one buy dont want to spend a bunch of $ on an expensive junk one either.

I bought my last one from DB Electric. Haven't had any trouble with it, been on for about 12 years. They're out of Cherokee NC.

I just ordered a merc starter. Hope it lasts as long as the original.

Did u keep the original or use it as a core?

I have the original and the cheap one that didnt last long. I think i have the cheap one working again to keep as a spare. Took it apart but didnt find anything wrong? The original one is pretty rusty inside.

That was going to be my next question, could u get the original rebuilt as a spare.

Might be able to take it to a starter shop and they can tell u who the made it for merc.

Sounds like you had solenoid trouble if the bendix wouldnt jump out. You can replace the solenoid pretty cheap and easy. I've rebuilt a bunch of them.

Starter shops around here are pretty much gone with all the chinese stuff out there. I think there is one about an hour away, maybe ill try them.

Pretty sure there's still one in Paterson.

merc starter on now. China one in the boat as a spare.