Remove, Repair or Replace the Starter on our Sailboat with a Perkins 4 108

We had issues with our starter on our 1978 Gulfstar Sloop. She has a Perkins 4-108 diesel engine and I was getting no response when turning the key. If I kept the key in the on position and shorted the large lugs on the back of the starter solenoid she would typically fire up. I also started having problems with that as well where she would "spin" but not engage with the flywheel. It was time to do something about it. In this video, you will see closeups of the wire connections and wiring diagrams of the Perkins 4-108 Starter connections, as well as the bolt removals and the best way to remove the starter from the engine compartment. Certainly this may vary depending on the year, make and model of your boat, but if you have a Perkins 4-108, this may be very helpful to you. A few things that are worth pointing out because when you attempt to have one of these starters rebuilt, nobody asks you a lot of question about what it came off of. That is not true when you are looking to buy a new one. If you go to a Marine store, they will likely have to order you one for $400 plus dollars. That said, I was able to locate one at an Auto Parts store. From everything I can tell from talking to others, there is not a difference in "Marine" versus not Marine in this case. I ran into a problem so wanted to share the part # that was on the back of the actual starter in the event you want to see if you have the same one and I will also share the part #'s and cost (as of September 2016) when this video was posted. The Number on the back of the starter was "Delco Remy -1998338" Based on the Delco Remy website, this part number is now obsolete and has been replaced with "1113280". See the following link for the specs and details along with pictures from the original manufacturer. http://www.delcoremy.com/find-a-part/product-details/1998338 If you got to AutoZone, and put in that number, you will see they can get you the starter for $187.99 with no core charge which is good because then I can check on having the old one rebuilt as a spare. Link on AutoZone to this starter You can also find it at O'rileys Auto parts but it was much more expensive. Link on O'Reily Auto Parts to this starter Link on Napa Auto Parts to this starter Autozone had the best price, but I want to warn you to validate and check on the starter that you get. I am posting the correct part # for the one you would need on the Perkins 4-108 for out Gulfstar. When I went up there to the store with my starter, the clerk there cross referenced the part number on the back of the starter and told me what one I needed. I paid and when it came in, it was the wrong one. The starter would fit, but the starter solenoid was mounted in a different place on the starter and the wires from the engine wire harness were not long enough to reach the new location with the incorrect starter, so I took it back. The Part number that you will need if you order this from Autozone is 6575N. The fist one that I received was 6571N and that was incorrect. Be sure it is 6575N. Please like and share this video. If you enjoy our videos or find that at all entertaining or useful, please do subscribe to be notified each week when we post our newest episode/adventure/repair or shenanigans. Safe Sailing from the crew of the Sailing Vessel DreamChaser. Join us on our journey as we continue to rebuild, refit and prepare our Formosa 51 Sailboat for our continued cruising journey. We have always loved the Formosa, bought one (on a bit of a whim) late in 2014, moved aboard this one right away and started to do our refit while living board. We are avid fans of Cruising Outpost and Good Ole Boat (Good Old Boat) magazines and love the ideas we get from them. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "How to repair a wooden mast, boom, spar or Bulkhead (Step by Step) " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nxr-yxUjvQ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-