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Old 05-23-2014, 11:29 AM   #14
lavida
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City: Madiera Park, BC
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Vessel Model: 1973 Grand Banks MY 48.5'
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Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
The starter has an overun clutch to keep engine from overspeeding starter should it not disengage.
Reviewing the incident I do not believe the cause was an overspeeding starter.
Once I stopped engines with helm kill switch the starter stopped. The melting wires and the attempted engine restart indicates the problem is most likely a failed solenoid. BTW in this 1973 Ford Lehman config the solenoid is mounted about 8" inches away from starter.

Thanks Ski!
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