Evinrude 90 starter trouble

[riden]

I am a complete newbie.<br /><br />I bought a boat and am learning as I go, I bought it yesterday. I am mechanically inclined and not as dumb as this 1st post may appear.<br /><br />Haven't put the boat in the water yet, it is a 78 Lund custom, in good shape.<br /><br /><br />Motor is a 94 Evinrude 90 V-4<br /><br />In the yard when I turn the key the starter spins but the shaft doesn't move and engage the flywheel.<br /><br />What could cause this? Is it possible that the leg must be filled with water??<br /><br />Any newbie sites would also be appreciated.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

Welcome riden! Just keep in mind....there are NO dumb questions here.<br /><br />Do a couple simple things first....take some WD40 or some light lube and put several dabs around the starter bendix shaft and work the bendix up and down.<br /><br />Make sure the battery is fully charged and the connections from the battery to the engine are all clean and tight...including the grounds.<br /><br />Give the starter another try. If the bendix pops up and engages the flywheel and she cranks...should be good to go.<br /><br />If it seems the starter still lacks the power to get the bendix up, jump across the starter solenoids two large posts with a screw driver. If the engine starts to crank good, then likely the solenoid is in need of replacement.<br /><br />Give it a shot and post back and let us know what ya' find.

 

[riden]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

Thanks OBJ<br /><br />I ordered a manual.<br /><br />I will give that a try in the AM, good advice.<br /><br />Edited to add: I put on charger on the battery and wow is it sucking juice. I saw the starter spinning and thought the battery have lots of junk.<br /><br />I am sure on the bottom end of the learning curve on these outboards.<br /><br />Thanks again, let you know what happens.

 

[riden]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

It was the battery causing all the trouble.<br /><br />Thanks again

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

And now you are a step up on that learning curve. Keep asking and learning.That's what this is all about.<br /><br />DHP

 

[OBJ]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

And thanks for posting back....could help some else.....good job riden!

 

[riden]

Re: Evinrude 90 starter trouble

Good chance I will be back with more questions. Not real comfortable knowing so little, I don't want to be at the bottom of this curve for long.<br /><br />Thanks again