fishthebay
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2001
- Messages
- 180
Hello:<br /><br />A quick question here. I have an 85HP Force outboard. Pretty much a trouble free motor-<br />(Imagine that).<br /><br />Having a little problem with my starter motor.<br /><br />When the key is turned motor fires right up within a second but the starter makes a bit of a buzzing noise after the motor kicks over.<br /><br />In the past I have just manually moved the armeture shaft up and down and put some 2 cycle oil on it for lubrication.<br /><br />It works for about a week and then the same problem.<br /><br />Do you know any other type of lubrication that I should be using?<br /><br />Thanks for in advance for your tips.<br /><br />FYI - Went Striper fishing last night. As we approached the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (here in VA Beach) the fish were breaking the water everywhere. My fishfinder was lighted up like a fireworks display. First cast landed a 26" Rockfish and just about every other cast after that results were produced.<br /><br />Fall fishing in VA is absolutely the best.<br /><br />I will take some pics with the digital camera tonight and post what I am talking about.<br /><br />Its completely unreal to see hundreds of fish jumping out of the water. As you look down the bridge its like a popcorn machine as these fish break the water chasing bait fish.<br /><br />Fun times, so keep me running.
<br />I have allways used 2 cycle or motor oil on the worm gear,but it must be done quite often. I had to oil it before every trip until I first cleaned the worm with WD40 until it ran-off clean....Then oiled it. It has never given me any grief since, but I do keep it wet with oil.