starter motor problem

Also is there such a thing as a marine starter motor is is it just a normal auto starter

Thanks,

what is the difference between a marine duty starter and a normal car starter motor?

ok thanks

I haven't bought it yet, but this guy said he has a direct replacement for a '64 Interceptor starter (reverse) for about $120.

(800) 753-2242

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Brad, have them test it before they just go off and rewind it. It is very probably that it may just need bearings. When the bearings wear they allow the armature to come into contact with the field poles. This begins with an undetectable dragging that requires that the starter pull higher than normal amps to get spinning. This is when your battery and cables have to be tip top (a technical term) to spin your starter. As the bearing wear increases the effect of the dragging increases until the armature will no longer turn. Usually armature burnout does not occur unless you run the starter for an extended period like trying to crank an engine that will not start. Even then, the solder may sling out of the commutator and the starter will fail before the armature burns out. A bearing replacement should not be expensive. I would buy a replacment starter from the USA before I spent $400+ (USD) having one rewound. In fact it sounds like you need to start an import CC business! Now me? I want to start selling Vespas! You ship me Vespas and I'll ship you starters! (But not 1 for 1.)

where did you get your starter quote from i live in uk and had a few starters repaired localy for not too much money also try tv ski in london
they may have a second hand unit
where do you ski by the way?

no such thing as a marine starter , all the same , standard rotation go to parts store 30 bucks with lifetime , ccw rotation , cheapest price - http://www.amarket.com/mes337ml.htm

John33617:

Starters in boats are absolutely marine grade. As all the electrical engine components on a marine engine, the unit is sealed to prevent sparks from igniting fuel vapors. Auto starters are not sealed in this manner. Since many boat Owners do not know this small but important fact, there are many marine engines with automotive parts installed that can lead to disasterous results.

List of major marine grade parts that differ from automotive parts (safety wise):

Starter
Fuel pump
Distributor
Alternator/voltage regulator
Carburetor

All are designed to contain sparks or fuel.

I have just heard from the auto electrics place, my starter is corroded beyond repair but they are supplying me a new marine starter for £140, much better than expected