'87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

[onebohemian]

Unfortunately I don't have a service manual yet and need some advice regarding removing the starter from an '87 Evinrude 90 horse V4. My question is what I need to remove to get the top bolt out, the one on the left side of the starter, toward the carb? Does the carb and air intake have to come off? The problem is that the one bolt is too long to remove because it butts up against the electrical components bolted to the carb/air bank. <br /><br />I'm thinking of simply unscrewing the bolt as far as I can and then cutting the bolt so I can remove the rest of the bolt, and then replacing it with a shorter one. It seems to me that that bolt wouldn't need to be as long as it is, and shortening it by 1/4 inch or so wouldn't hurt as there would still be plenty of threads holding once it's screwed in.<br /><br />Any advice?<br /><br />Thanks in advance, <br /><br />Mark<br />Minneapolis, MN

 

[DJ]

Re: '87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

one,<br /><br />That bolt is that long for a reason.<br /><br />Yes, you have to remove the silencer to get it out. It's not that hard. Just remove the silencer cover bolts then remove the bolts that hold the silencer on to the carbs.<br /><br />By the way, what's wrong with the starter. If the bendix drive is sticking, just lube it with WD-40 while walking it up and down the shaft with your fingers.

 

[onebohemian]

Re: '87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

Thanks. Pending my obtaining of a clymer or other service manual, about how many bolts are there holding that silencer cover and silencer on? You don't happen to have a diagram of the area from a service book do you???? If so, I'd really appreciate a shot of it by .pdf or fax.<br /><br />Mark<br />Minnesota

 

[ob]

Re: '87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

Should be four bolts that hold the cover and four that hold the silencer to the carbs.Here's a pic.<br /> web page

 

[onebohemian]

Re: '87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

Thanks. Got it figured out.<br /><br />Mark

 

[Bronx68]

Re: '87 Evinrude 90hp V4 starter removal??

I have the same problem. I can't get this 3rd bolt out and can't view your diagram of carb mech. removal which is blocking it. I bought the manual but it's no help.