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    Outboard techs! Could this be my starter going out or a bad bearing? Video inside! 8)

    I've a 2000 Evinrude Ficht Ram 175.

    The abnormal chirp/squeal only happens when I start the engine. Could this be the starter? I'm about to embark on a week long fishing trip in a couple weeks and I do not want any problems ruining it! Noticed it happen a couple of weeks ago and then it went away. Now it's every time I start the engine.

    Engine runs flawlessly otherwise -- any help is appreciated!

    Thanks!

    Last edited by Moob; 07-19-2016 at 02:32 PM.

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    sounds like the bendix is hanging up. Maybe give it a shot of some WD-40 and see if it stops. I think you can even remove them to clean and add some lube.
    Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
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    Just go ahead and pull off starter and have it rebuilt

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    Get a new one from b&d electrical, one year warranty. It's your week of fishing,go for it,and have fun !

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    Thanks all!

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