Mercruiser 5.7 EFI : starter motor clacking but not turning engine over.

pistolepistole Member Posts: 158 ✭✭
Hi guys.

Need some help here. My newly acquired 330 has developed a starter issue with the Port Engine. Starboard engine starts fine. 

When I turn the key , I hear the starter try to engage (the loud clacking klak-klak-klak sound). But not enough to turn over the engine. 

On a car , you would probably say poor grounding , weak battery or something along those lines.

I searched here and there is mention of a starter solenoid , relay and poor battery connections. 

I spent some time today and cleaned all the batt connections but no joy. It still klaks , and if I am lucky , she starts.

I really don't wanna rely on my luck (what little there is anyhow) and a starboard engine to get home .

Thanks in advance for your help here. I am a reasonable motorcar and moto cycle mechanically inclined person but these inboard marine motors are new to me 

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