50 HP Johnson starter stays engaged

[crazy charlie]

I am looking to purchase a 50 Jonnie mid to upper 90s vintage.The owner says that he had to replace the ignition a few times as well as the selenoid because the starter stays engaged when the motor starts.He said he jumped it with a wire and alligator clip temporarily and this seems to work.Am I looking at a major expense or is this a simple repair for a tech????.I probably will have a tech fix it if I buy the motor.Dont think I will attempt it myself.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 50 HP Johnson starter stays engaged

Lube the bendix assembly and check the spring.
Check all connections and cables from the battery forward. Could be as simple as that.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 50 HP Johnson starter stays engaged

Read up on this link.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=303982

 

[CTHED]

Re: 50 HP Johnson starter stays engaged

I am having the same problem. Just installed a new out the box Engine harness, Solenoid and battery is hot. Boat has not seen daylight in 13 yrs. Could the Starter Switch be sticking?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 50 HP Johnson starter stays engaged

lightly lubing the bendix, seeing it has sat for 13 years. switch possibly, but doubt it.