2014 Boomer 33 Starter makes noise but won't turn over engine

[LittleBill21]

Not if the person doesn't know where to attach the meter. If the meter is attached to the battery posts and the limitation is a bad cable, the meter will continue to mostly read just the battery voltage.

please read how to perform a voltage drop test. this is not the same thing and the probes do not go on different wires.

 

[ruffdog]

please read how to perform a voltage drop test. this is not the same thing and the probes do not go on different wires.

Exactly my point.

 

[ruffdog]

For the OP..............

Voltage Drop Test: Testing the Starter Circuit

 

[NBABUCKS1]

Thanks all, in attempting to remove the starter I can't get it out. I've gotten it about 1/4 inch out but it appears that the bendix may be engaged with the flywheel.

Does anyone know what the nut size is on the crankshaft that I could use to move the flywheel a bit to see if I can get it to disengage? It's hydrostatic and still on my trailer so I don't think moving it here is going to help. I want to rock the flywheel back and forth, perhaps there is another way?

Disregard. got it off, just needed a bit more persuasion. There is a ton of mice droppings in there as well as what appears other mice fur. Not sure how they got in there! I need to really clean it out.

 

[NBABUCKS1]

Final bump:

THe bendix was completely seized against the shaft due to mouse stuff. Disassembled the starter, took some brake cleaner to the shaft and other gunked up parts and cleaned it real well. Reapplied some Dry lube (ptfe) and the bendix was moving very smoothly on the shaft.

Reassembled, started right up.