motor turns over too slow

[panhandleiceman]

i have a 85 v-4 johnson mod # 85ESl75E. all connections seem to be fine and starter was just rebuilt, battery is also hot.when i hit the key the motor sorta just lopes. thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[panhandleiceman]

Re: motor turns over too slow

o yea we took plugs out and motor spins freely

 

[JB]

Re: motor turns over too slow

All connections "seem" fine?<br /><br />Did you take them off, clean them and reattach?<br /><br />If you did, take the voltage measurements listed in "Outboard wont start" in the FAQ section to identify where there may be a low resistance restriction.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[ob]

Re: motor turns over too slow

Check all of the ground lugs on the engine block.Best to just disconnect them and clean and retighten.If that checks out and the starter rebuild was good ,it could be the solenoid points not making good contact.Also,insure that both red 12 volt cables leading to and from the starter solenoid are clean and tight.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: motor turns over too slow

measure the voltage at the bat with the key to"start" position,should read 12vdc.. next, then check the voltage at the starter with key in "start" position, i bet its only about 7vdc, i had this prob yesterday..... replace your wires, mine seemed fine, but were old , hooked up new ones and WHAM

 

[panhandleiceman]

Re: motor turns over too slow

thanks for the tips. i am going to try tommorrow to figure this thing out. i will let yall know what happens<br />thanks again