Johnson 1977 70 HP starter

[triton1973]

Hey guys I need some help on a Johnson 1977 70 HP Outboard recently when I turn my engine over the starter stays engaged To the flywheel for quit longer than it normally does I would appreciate eney input on this one.

Thanks in advance.

 

[witchcrafter]

Re: Johnson 1977 70 HP starter

could be a sign of your starter going bad. i had that happen to me once also and for some reason when i charged my battery it didnt happen anymore.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson 1977 70 HP starter

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