damn my engine is dead...

[stingraymax]

Well i installed and hooked up my "new ' secondhand engine .<br />But when I tried to fire it up .... the systemcheck sound and lights came on but that was all, nothing.....<br />The starter is'n even turning... and yes the batery is full.<br /><br />I checked the fuse and that one is good.<br /><br />Can somebody tell me where I can measure some point to figure out what the problem might be.<br /><br />Thanks.<br />It's a 1999 Johnson 90Hp<br /><br />Stef

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Check to see that you have 12v being applied to the "B" (battery) terminal of the ignition switch.<br /><br />In the START position of the ignition switch, 12v should register at the ignition switch "S" (solenoid) terminal. Does it?

 

[Solittle]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Stef - If you are going to fiddle with that engine yourself best gei the OMC shop manual for it.

 

[boltbreaker]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Can you turn the flywheel by hand? Try removing the plugs and see if it will move. It may be terribly flooded or stuck. Keep us posted!

 

[rabidfish]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Are you sure it's in neutral?

 

[joblo33]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Could be a dead starter solonoid

 

[sandspike]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

turn the key on and try to pull start it if you can. if it starts you know it not the motor and trace from there .

 

[stingraymax]

Re: damn my engine is dead...

Well I think it is the starter solonoid. I will bring it in on monday and hope it is only that...<br /><br /><br />Thanks for the help.