1986 Evinrude 150 hp Starter Problem ?

[al r.]

Help ! Intermittently when I turn the ignition key to start the motor the starter does not engage. If I take a hammer and strike the top of the starter a couple of times it usually engages and starts. My question is does the starter need to be replaced ? Is the solenoid built into this starter ? thanks for any help I know it is amatter of time before i have to get towed in.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1986 Evinrude 150 hp Starter Problem ?

90% of starter problems are bad connections. remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, so that they are shiney, also the cable from the solenoid to starter. check for nicks in the cables. and make sure the connectors are on the wire good. the cable tend to corrode from the inside out, if nicked, corroded wires, and connections, heat up and cause resistance to the follow of electricity, thus the starter doesn't get enough. you can also take jumper cable pos battery post to large post on starter. with a good connection, the engine should spin. then if the starter is good clean everything and retest. then trouble shoot solenoid. starters can be rebuit at a starter/alternator shop, much cheaper than a new one.

also have the battery load tested at the auto parts store, free, i've had new batteries go bad

 

[al r.]

Re: 1986 Evinrude 150 hp Starter Problem ?

Thanks for the great info. I will try your suggestions asap.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 1986 Evinrude 150 hp Starter Problem ?

If you have done the connections and cables and it is still the same then I would get the starter tested and re-built if necessary.