I have a 1983 Bayliner with the Volvo Penta AQ125A motor and the 270 sterndrive. For some reason it is very difficult to turn over and drains the battery in 3 or 4 tries. I have a new battery and cables, but need to figure out why it uses so much power to turn over.
2006-06-25 17:15:45 · 5 answers · asked by Keith S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
It sound like the starter "Dragging" probably the Brushes/Armature getting Dirty/Bad. Remove the Starter and take it to a Starter repair shop not a Boat Dealer. They will check it for you usually for FREE. Auto-Zone and other parts store do this too. It a Car Engine on the outside, and, car Starter!!!!
A Starter/Motor Repair Shop may fix it cheaper than buying a Rebuilt at a Parts Store.
2006-06-25 19:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a draw test done on the starter and battery,if it is the starter at fault the end bearings may be worn and allowing the armiture to rub on the fields.
2006-06-25 17:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
williamM is correct. The AQ125a uses solid core wires. For a set of wires, I found them a little expensive. Did you test the old wires? Being solid core you could test them running a 12v charge through them and seeing the difference between power in to power out. Also you might want to change the points as well. When I ran the same motor I purchased my parts from West Marine.
2016-03-27 04:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a bad starter or excessive engine compression caused by carbon build up or a plugged exaust.
2006-06-25 17:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the starter is shorting out, might be time for a new one. check and see if amperage draw is within specs.
2006-06-26 03:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by wannac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋