starting proplem

[pstyle25]

I have a 1976 55 hp Johnson seahorse and i just bought a used johnson throttle control unit with key ignition that works. when i turn the key all i get is a click in the solenoid but the starter does not engauge. when i trip the solenoid it engauges the starter. I have never tried to start the motor with a ignition switch because i never had one till now. so i was woundering why the starter may not be engauging by the ignition and if it is a solenoid problem or not.

 

[DJ]

Re: starting proplem

pstyle25,<br /><br />Your symptoms fit the scenario of a suspect connection.<br /><br />My first look would be at the negative battery cable where it attaches to the engine block. Take it off and clean it up, including the bolt threads.<br /><br />Not an uncommon issue with Johnny/Rudes.

 

[pstyle25]

Re: starting proplem

Originally posted by DJ:<br /> pstyle25,<br /><br />Your symptoms fit the scenario of a suspect connection.<br /><br />My first look would be at the negative battery cable where it attaches to the engine block. Take it off and clean it up, including the bolt threads.<br /><br />Not an uncommon issue with Johnny/Rudes.

Thank you for the help i cleaned all but didnt help found out that the solenoid was bad.