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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

Thanks for this! I had it wired up that way at the start, though. I only switched based on a wiring diagram I found here and second...

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HerrGruyere reacted to saltchuckmatt's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

I found your problem. Evinrude doesn't use the I and the S on there's. The I stands for ignition and the S for start. The S in this...

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

That was step three haha. My push choke works so the fuse is working. Without the fuse, the choke doesn’t work. I have another, better...

Sep 4, 2025
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HerrGruyere reacted to racerone's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

You have checked the fuse I hope.

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

When I got the boat the ground was there. I’m hesitant to try it with the ground disconnected. I can retry the new one.

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HerrGruyere reacted to Jeff J's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

I am not familiar with solenoids that do not ground through the mount. Everything else I have worked on sends “I” to the coil, a light...

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

Nothing. I used a big wire this time. Tried with ignition on and off.

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HerrGruyere reacted to saltchuckmatt's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

Now touch the hot lead that goes to the solenoid and then the small nut on the solenoid....not the ground obviously.

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

Yes, I tested that specifically with my multimeter and it beeped.

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HerrGruyere reacted to racerone's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

Is the battery tested to be good , yes or no ?----Is the wee ground lead on the solenoid tested and good or replaced ( see post #4 ) ...

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

Starter spun!

Sep 4, 2025
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HerrGruyere reacted to saltchuckmatt's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

Let's work backwards. Take a heavy gauge wire and touch these two connections. There will be sparks so be careful. Post the results.

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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

Absolutely nothing happened. I can reinstall the new one where I cracked the hosing a little. Maybe that’ll do something.

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HerrGruyere reacted to racerone's post in the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting with Like.

Have the battery load tested.----Often a free service.----Then take a 12" jumper wire from battery post on solenoid to small terminal (...

Sep 4, 2025
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HerrGruyere replied to the thread ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting.

It should! It’s why I’m so stumped. I’ve attached some pics of everything all wired up. I used brand new battery cables and nothing...
Sep 4, 2025

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