MARINE STARTERS & ALTERNATORS
STARTER ROTATION & ELECTRICAL TIPS
HOW TO DETERMINE STARTER ROTATION
Right Hand
Engine Rotation
Left Hand
Engine Rotation
This is not very common
on today’s marine engines.
This is the oppisite rotation
of automotive engines.
This is the most common
engine rotation found on
today’s marine engines.
This is the same rotation
as automotive engines.
Use these charts to determine the correct starter
rotation needed.
Engine rotation viewed from the flywheel end
Engine rotation viewed from the flywheel end
Another way to determine the starter rotation is to inspect the chamfer on the starter drive gear.
The bevel will always be on the trailing edge.
Clockwise Rotation
**courtesy of ARCO MARINE**
Counter Clockwise
Rotation
**IMPORTANT CHECK POINTS**
WORN OUT BATTERY
Batteries cause more trouble
than any other component in
a marine electrical system
LOOSE CONNECTIONS
Be sure you check all the
terminals and connections
and make sure they are
clean and tight
LOOSE BATTERY CLAMPS
Cable terminals must be tight.
If the ends of the clamps touch
at the top, disconnect cable
clamps and shave the ends of
the clamp jaws with a file so
there is a gap
HIGH RESISTANCE
This is a very common problem
found in marine electrical
systems. Corrosion, undersized
wire, or bad connections will cause
low voltage to the
electrical components. Low
voltage causes high heat and will
destroy electrical devices. Be sure
to check for voltage drops
INCORRECT WIRING
Incorrect wiring can cause burnouts.
Always tag wires when removing an
electrical component. If you are not
sure how to connect wires call our
technical deparment toll free at
800-382-9335 or visit us at
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MARINE STARTERS & ALTERNATORS
MARINE INBOARD STARTERS
Crusader,
Mercruiser, Marine
Power, & SeaMax PCM
Small Block & Big Block
engine, top mount
High performance
permanent magnet
gear reduction, fits
Mercruiser, Marine
Power, & others
1 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC30459
Description
12 Volt CCW rotation, Left hand engine
rotation, Top mount
Mercruiser, OMC,
Volvo, 3.0, 4.3, 5.0,
5.7, & 6.2L engines
Part#
MES5276M
MES5276ML
1 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES5399M-D
ARCMBK450
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Staggered bolt
pattern, (2 long bolts) Both mounting bolts
are same length
Mounting bolts
Mercruiser, OMC,
Volvo, fits 6 & 8
cylinder engines with
metric 5MT solenoid
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Right hand engine rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
High performance,
Permanent magnet
gear reduction, fits
Volvo Penta,
Mercruiser, Marine
Power, & OMC
Use w/ 7.4L 454,
496, & 502 cu. in.
Part#
ARC30470
1 yr. limited
warranty
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Staggered
bolt pattern, (2 long bolts), Both
mounting bolts are same length
Mercruiser, OMC,
Volvo, 3.0, 4.3, 5.0,
& 5.7L engines
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES5323M
1 yr. limited
warranty
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Staggered bolt
pattern, (2 long bolts), Both mounting bolts
are same length
Part#
ARC30460
Crusader &
Pleasurecraft
#RA122019 &
Delco #9000887,
6.0L GM
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Straight
bolt pattern, (1 long / 1 Short bolt), includes mounting bolts
Mercruiser, OMC,
Volvo, Cobra, &
Yamaha, fits 4, 6, & 8
cylinder engines with
metric 5MT solenoid
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC30462
84
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Slight offset bolt Part#
MES5314M
pattern, (2 long bolts), Both mounting bolts
are same length
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation, Straight
bolt pattern, (1 long / 1 short bolt)
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MARINE INBOARD STARTERS
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC50109
ARC50110
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC50137
ARC50138
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC50143
Chrysler 318 / 360,
& 440 Marine V8
engines,
2 bolt mount,1
threaded hole
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Right hand engine rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
Chris Craft & others,
3 bolt mount, (two
3/8” holes, one 5/16”
threaded hole)
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Right hand engine rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
1 yr. limited
warranty
To determine the ARC50110
correct starter rotation,
position the starter as
shown, which ever way
the gear spins freely, with
out engaging the armature
would determine the
rotation needed
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC50141
ARC50142
Mercruiser 470,
Threaded mounting
stud in case,
*Note: use API10059
when starter has built
in solenoid
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
Ford 2 bolt mounting for
Merc, OMC, Volvo &
Pleasure craft, fits Ford
302 & 351 CID engines
Part#
API10029
API10029LH
ARC50109
Direction that gear ratchets
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation,
Right hand engine rotation
Chris Craft & Volvo
Penta w/ V8 engines, 2
bolt mount, Heavy duty
bottom mount
Description
12 Volt CCW starter rotation,
Right hand engine rotation
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
Mercruiser 3.7L sterndrive
engines, 170, 470, 488
4 cyl. aluminum block
engines
Part#
API10059
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC50169
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
Mercruiser 888,
302, 351 Fords, see
MES337M for
other ford style starter
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
OMC & Volvo
Fits Late Model 5.0L
and 5.8L Ford
Engines, OMC 987811,
Volvo 3854190-0
Ford 4” for OMC,
Cobra - 3 bolt mount,
MOD III Type threaded
top hole in housing
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC70116
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation,
Left hand engine rotation
Part#
MES5075M
Description
12 Volt CW Permanent Magnet
Gear Reduction Starter
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MARINE DIESEL STARTERS
40MT Delco 11 tooth
w/ rotatable drive
end, for 40MT Delco
diesel applications
42MT Delco 12 tooth
w/ rotatable drive
end, for 42MT Delco
diesel applications
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3096M
MES3096ML
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES6806M
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
42MT Delco 11 tooth
w/ rotatable drive
end, for 42MT Delco
diesel applications
40MT Delco 12 tooth
w/ rotatable drive
end, for 40MT Delco
diesel applications
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES6606M
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
Part#
MES6800M
MES6800ML
Nippondenso
Replacement, 15
tooth for Yanmar
diesel, fits Yanmar
3HM, 3JH, 4JH
Engines
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
12 Volt CCW starter rotation
Volvo Penta Diesel
fits Volvo Penta /
Paris Rhone O.E. #
D9R114, D9R116, &
D9R144
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS5730M
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
Part#
Description
MESS7050M-I 12 Volt CW starter rotation
28MT Delco 10
tooth for Cummins
6BT & Peninsular
6.2L engines, also
6.9 & 7.3L Star
Power engines
Nippondenso
Replacement, for
Yanmar diesel, fits
Yanmar 6LP-DTE &
6LP-STE Engines
Part#
MESS5731M
5 yr. limited
warranty
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
Part#
MESS7051M
5 yr. limited
warranty
86
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
PMGR starter for
Volvo Penta, fits all
4 cyl. gas engines,
replaces Bosch &
Hitachi types w/
threaded
mounting hole
Valeo original equipment
for Volvo Penta Diesel, fits
Volvo Penta / Paris Rhone
O.E. # D9R114, D9R116,
& D9R144
Part#
MESS7050M
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS1663M
Description
12 Volt CW starter rotation
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MARINE OUTBOARD STARTERS
MERCURY OUTBOARD STARTERS
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC5377
Description
Mercury/Mariner 90 - 175 hp inline,
150 HP V6,10 tooth drive gear
Part#
MESS2033M
Description
Original Equipment Mercury, 1976-1994,
40-50 hp,10 tooth drive gear
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS2068M
Description
Original Equipment for Mercury 19751994, 200-275 hp 8 tooth drive gear
5 yr. limited
warranty
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC5366
Description
Mercury 35-50 hp, 9 tooth
drive gear
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS2063M
Description
Original equipment Mercury/Mariner
1977-1994, 75-90 hp & 1986-1988,
80 hp 3 & 4 cylinder engines 10 tooth
drive gear
Part#
MESS2014M
Description
Original equipment Mercury/Mariner
100-115 hp, 4 cylinder engines, 8
tooth drive gear
OMC OUTBOARD STARTERS
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part# MESS2065M
O.M.C. 55-75HP 3 Cyl.
9 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 383691,
384777, 386657, 391735
Part# MESS2067M
O.M.C. 40-60HP 2 Cyl.
9 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 384163,
387684, 389275
Part# MESS2066M
O.M.C. 85-140HP
Late model V4
Small 10 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 385529,
389954
Part# MESS2038M
O.M.C. 25, 40, 50 HP 2 Cyl.
1989 - 1995, 48 - 50 hp
9 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 383575, 384914
Part# MESS2061M
O.M.C. 150-230HP V6.
8 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 387094,
395207, also fits 9 tooth
drive
Part# MESS2034M
O.M.C. 120-140 hp V4
1985 and up
10 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 583482,
585056
Part# MESS2054M
O.M.C. 150-175 hp
V6 Eagle series
1991-up
Gear reduction starter
Part# MESS2030M
O.M.C. V6 and V8 loop
10 tooth drive gear
O.M.C. Nos. 391511,
397023, 584799
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PERSONAL WATER CRAFT STARTERS & MARINE RELAYS
Part#
MESS1092M
MESS1092M-HT
Fits 650 & 750
engines, drive to
engine seal design
Fits 580 & 650
engines
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Description
New O.E. replacement
New High torque
Part#
MESS1090M-HT
Description
New High torque
Fits 440 & 550
engines
Fits all 800 CC
engines, including
challenger boat
engines
5 yr. limited
warranty
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS1094M-HT
Description
New High torque
Part#
MESS1096M-HT
Description
New High torque
Fits 650, 750, 780,
785, 900, & 1050
engines
Fits 650 & 701
engines, drive to
engine seal design
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESS1093M-HT
5 yr. limited
warranty
Description
New High torque
Part#
MESS1095M
Description
New O.E. replacement
RELAYS
1 yr. limited
warranty
Replaces OMC
Outboards
#582472, 584416,
& 586224
Replaces Volvo
Penta #841177,
872272-0
4 Terminal
Part#
ARCR177
Description
12 Volt, 30 amp
Part#
18-5705
Description
12 Volt, 5 Terminal
Replaces O.E.
#870670-7,
6643474-7, &
876038-1
5 Terminal
Replaces Chrysler
#2095946
(use with 18-5710)
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MESRL-002
88
Description
12 Volt, 30 amp
Part#
18-5723
Description
12 Volt, 60 amp
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MARINE VOLTAGE REGULATORS & SOLENOIDS
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCVR352
Description:
12 Volt Prestolite Marine Replaces,
O.M.C. 384538
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCVR404
Description:
12 Volt Prestolite/Motorola Replaces
OMC #383440 for old style alternator
#ARC40152
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCVR406
Description:
12 Volt Prestolite Marine
Replaces Pleasurecraft
#R098002 & others
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCVR405
Description:
12 Volt Prestolite Marine Replaces
Chrysler #2847527Also fits, universal,
Crusader, Palmers, & others
1 yr. limited
Part#
warranty
ARCVR407
Description:
12 Volt Prestolite Marine
regulator Replaces Chris
Craft #16.60-00031 Also fits
Owens Yacht & others
SOLENOIDS
5 yr. limited
Part#
warranty
MES3386M
Description:
12 Volt, Mercury / Mercruiser,
Replaces Mercury #89-96054,
Isolated Base, starter assist
solenoid, flat mounting plate
5 yr. limited
Part#
warranty
MES3387M
Description:
12 Volt, Mercury / Mercruiser,
Replaces Mercury #89-96158,
Isolated Base, current trim
solenoid, raised mounting plate
Part#
5 yr. limited
MES3365M
warranty
Description:
12 Volt, Isolated base,
Replaces Mercury #89-68258
Older Merc, Trim solenoids
Part#
5 yr. limited
MES3368M
warranty
Description:
12 Volt, Grounded base,
Replaces Mercury #65057A1,
Chrysler starter assist solenoids
Part#
5 yr. limited
MES1937M
warranty
Description:
12 Volt Isolated base for Mercury,
replaces O.E. #25661, &
#25661T1
Part#
5 yr. limited
MES3367M
warranty
Description:
12 Volt, Grounded base, for
OMC replaces O.E. #979774
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MARINE STARTERS & ALTERNATORS
MARINE SOLENOIDS
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES325M
5 yr. limited
warranty
Description
12 Volt, 4-1/4” overall length Metric
solenoid to fit Delco starters
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3364M
Description
Part#
12 Volt, grounded base Replaces Mercury MES1938M
#89-76416-A2 & O.M.C. #985064
Description
12 Volt, grounded base for O.M.C,
Replaces O.E. #395419, & 582708
1 yr. limited
warranty
Description
12 Volt, isolated base Replaces Volvo
Penta #852565-1
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCSW917
Description
12 Volt, grounded base Replaces
Chrysler #177917
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCSW402
Description
12 Volt, grounded base fits Chris
Craft, Volvo Penta, & others
90
Description
12 Volt, 5” overall length, Standard
solenoid to fit Delco starters
5 yr. limited
warranty
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARCSW565
Part#
MES197M
Part#
ARCSW295
Description
12 Volt isolated base, Replaces
Force #89F4609171
Part#
COL-24117-01-BP
Description
12 Volt isolated base, 65 amp,
ignition protected
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MARINE INBOARD ALTERNATORS
Mando original
equipment for
Mercruiser w/
internal regulator
& single Vee Belt
pulley
Delco alternator to
replace Mercruiser
with self exciting
regulator, 1 wire
hook up, complete
w/ protective screens
and single pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3144M
MES3159M
Description
12 Volt 55 Amp, Replaces
Mercuiser 805884P
12 Volt, 65 Amp, Replaces
Mercruiser 805884P
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3147M
Description
12 Volt, 61 Amp, Replaces Merc
59755, 69729, & 78403A1
Mando original
equipment for
Mercruiser
w/ internal
regulator &
serpentine pulley
Mando original
equipment for
Mercruiser
w/ internal
regulator &
serpentine pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3145M
Description
12 Volt, 55 Amp, Replaces
Mercruiser 807652
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3146M
Mando original
equipment for Volvo
Penta, OMC cobra
w/ internal
regulator &
v-belt single pulley
Mando original
equipment for Volvo
Penta w/ internal
regulator &
serpentine pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3149M
Description
12 Volt, 65 Amp, Replaces Volvo
3856600, 3857561, & OMC 985466
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3150M
Mando original
equipment for
Crusader & other
applications
w/ internal
regulator &
single pulley
Description
12 Volt, 55 Amp, Replaces
Crusader 39200
Description
12 Volt, 65 Amp, Replaces Volvo
3857813, & 3860082
Delco alternator to
replace late
Mercruiser w/ self
exciting regulator, 2
wire 1 stud hook up w/
protective screens &
single pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3143M
Description
12 Volt, 65 Amp, Replaces
Mercruiser 807653
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3186M
Description
12 Volt, 61 Amp, Replaces
Mercruiser 78403A2, & 92497A3
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MARINE INBOARD ALTERNATORS
Valeo original
equipment for
Volvo Penta w/
internal regulator
*Pulley NOT
included
Delco type to
replace Valeo
& Paris Rhone
w/ self exciting
regulator, tach
terminal, & single
pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3141M
Description
12 Volt, 50 Amp, Replaces Paris
Rhone A13N2M, A13N147M-148M
& Volvo 841765-1, & 858838-6
Delco type for
Prestolite/Early
OMC w/ self
exciting regulator,
1 wire hook up w/
single pulley
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
MES3140M-D
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC60195
Description
12 Volt, 61 Amp, Replaces OMC
985964, Prestolite ALK6207,
ALK6210, & ALK6222
5 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
Description
MES3141M-D 12 Volt, 61 Amp, Replaces O.E. Unit
(3141M) shown to the left !!!
Eliminates The Voltage
Regulator Required
For Original Alternator,
This alternator is a
single wire self exciting
unit for easy & simple
installaton
1 yr. limited
warranty
Part#
ARC40112
Description
12 Volt, Chrysler Inboard 61 Amp,
Replaces Prestolite alternator w/ external
regulator, internal voltage regulator
Fits Cummins
diesel, negative
ground,
*Pulley not
included
Description
12 Volt, 65 Amp, Replaces
Prestolite/Motorola, internal regulator
Part#
18-8220
Description
90 amp fuse kit
ALTERNATOR CONVERSION KIT
**WILL NOT FIT ON INBOARDS**
Mercruiser 470 (3.7L) Sterndrive Engines
92
Part#
18-5953-1
Description
An alternative charging system for
(470) 3.7L aluminum block engines
(s/n 46625580 & above) that have a
minimum of 4” clearance in front of
engine, for engine s/n 6902288 & up,
90 amp fuse kit #18-8220 is required
& sold seperatley
Includes:
68 amp alternator, mounting
bracket #18-5968, drive belt
#18-5949, pulley, wiring,
hardware and instructions
Part#
18-5968
Mounting Bracket
Part#
18-5949
Replacment Belt
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