CaptSoterio
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- Nov 21, 2011
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to answer you FF about the temps where the boat was at. I went up one time and there was ice, i know that last month there was snow up there and now its started to warm up to the mid 40s.
One 4-D or 8-D battery is sufficent to start a 6.354. LB
11.7 volts on an open circuit test(ie measuring charge at the two terminals) is zero charge (source Ed Sherman "Powerboaters Guide to Electrical Systems"). Try fully recharging (if you can),wait an hour, test each cell with a hydrometer,cheap, readily available at marine and auto stores, easy to use,should come with instructions.Every cell must test ok or it`s no good.
Your batteries at 11v may be beyond saving. If your boat usage is occasional consider some solar charging for good maintenance and longer battery life.
BruceK
yes the 11v were without a load on the batteries.
-------------------------------------alright, ill look for new batteries too.
also there is no tag on the starter. 1113639 was groved into the side along with 12 volt and some initals "CW JR"
Denso makes a replacement starter for that motor. It's a gear reduction starter that takes a lot less amperage to start. If you keep bumping a starter with a low battery the disc in the solonoid can arc and stick to the two posts and it melts the cables. That would only be the positive cables not the ground. Mine starts just fine on a group 27 battery. I think the starter is around 250 new.
**UPDATE**
starter was cleaned by my mechanic and reinstalled. engine started with only 11.5v coming from starting battery. steamed the boat for 16 hours to a closer location. new issue has presented itself, the packing from the drive shaft has now blown so i need to get it drydocked and replaced ouch