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I replaced the starter on my crusader 350 recently and it worked great. Did not crank it for awhile and now with a strong battery the engine barley turns over. The battery terminal heats up and begins to smoke.
If the battery terminal is getting that hot one of a few things is happening. The connection on the battery or at the block, if the ground lead, is corroded, rusty, loose. If it is heating up on the positive side it is the same as for the negative with the addition of a bad starter.
Remove the battery cables and clean them throughly from the battery and the engine.
Jeff
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Jeff Grigg
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Can help with most any question related to outboards, high performance, hull repair, rigging, if it floats and uses a motor. From a 9.9 on a aluminum boat to DFI two strokes. Outboard motors are my specialty. I can help with some I/O questions as well. Ratings are the only way we know if we are helping. If you are pleased with the help, please rate us. 20% don't bother reading my answers! If you are not going to read the follow up then why ask? Keep in mind we do this at no charge and are not paid. We do it to help you!
Experience
32 years in the marine business. Own a service facility, in coastal South Carolina certified Master Tech by Johnson/Evinrude, certified Mercury/Force, Tohatsu/Nissan. Former technical director for DMI Pistons. 30 year racing career including 3 APBA Formula V National Championships
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AMTECH, APBA
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Boat & Motor Dealer, Car Classics, Custom Vans (tech articles), Miami News, powerboat racing column
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Certified Master Technician Johnson/Evinrude
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