1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

[riccini]

Yesterday, as we were about to set out for a morning duck hunt, the starter for my Evinrude 35 HP (E35 E CR R) just spun. When I opened the cowl, I noticed the drive assembly gear sproket did not engage the flywheel, it just spun in place. With a socket wrench, turning the top nut, while holding the gear, I could manually raise the assembly to engage. <br /><br />Do I need an entire starter motor assembly or can this be fixed by replacing other components. I looked at the parts list and assumed replacement of the Drive Assembly (0321648) would fix the problem, but was not sure. Any advice appreciated.<br /><br />PS- Those old motors are amazing-- was able to pull start on second try in sub freezing weather so we salvaged the trip.

 

[muskrat]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

check battery condition,battery cable condition.check voltage when cranking???

 

[riccini]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

Thanks for the quick reply. The battery was weak so I replaced it with freshly charged battery. Same problem. I did not check voltage, but cables and connections are all very good.

 

[muskrat]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

how do you know the battery is any good.with a volt meter check battery voltage at battery should be at lease 11.5 or 12v than crank and observe voltage,should only drop one or two volts.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

Try a few drops of oil on the pinion gear shaft.. If no go, replace the Drive Assembly.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

wd 40 works wonders

 

[riccini]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

Thanks to those who replied. Battery tested OK. Applied liberal amounts of WD 40 and Boeshield. That did the trick.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

Glad to hear it...

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1984 Evinrude 35 HP-- Starter Drive Assembly Question

Just as a follow up to those that may encounter this type problem whereas the starter spins properly but the bendix will not raise to engage the flywheel teeth........<br /><br />Grease, oil, any lubricant of that type collects dirt, resulting in a binding action. Keep that bendix drive clean..... and as above, obviously WD40 cures the problem.