
06-30-2009
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Montgomery 17
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: S/E Alabama
Posts: 378
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Slow starter on my Yanmar.....
I have a Yanmar 2gm20 on my Watkins 29 and I have trouble with the starting mechanism. I am not sure what I causing it.....
The boat starts no problem, it has never failed me. But, when I mash the starting button, it doesn't turn over immediately like it should. Most of the time I have to mash the starter button 3-4 times before the starter even makes a sound. It seems to me like it could a bad connection somewhere because when it does start to turn over it does without much trouble and the engine fires right up. It has been getting progressively worse over the past year.
The batteries are set up on a Pro Plus charging system and always topped off and at the correct voltage according to my voltmeter at the electrical panel.
Not sure what the problem is, a loose connection? starter wearing out? could be something else?
I'm grateful it still starts but I can just imagine there will be a time when it will not turn over.
Thanks for any replies!
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