Starter problem 140HP

[nlupike]

I recently jumped my starter and it cranked after 4 tries. Doeas this mean my soenoid is bad? I cleaned off all connections and ,ade sure they were tight. One note is that my starter did get pretty hot. <br />Also, How can I check and see if my engine is grounded or not?

 

[Lugnut36]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

you can ohm it out but there should be a cable running from the negative battery terminal to the engine. What do you mean you jumped it? you put 12 volts directly to the starters positive post ? and it took 4 tries to get it to work? If thats the case it probaby has a short or dead winding.

 

[nlupike]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

Here are some VOM readings.<br />Battery is 12.5 Volts and goes to 10.5 when I try to crank.<br />Solenois is 12.5 Volts but goes to 1 and almost zero when I Try to crank<br />My starter is at 5 Volts and stays there.

 

[Lugnut36]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

If it starts everytime you bypass the solenoid then yes the solenoid could be bad or the cable running from the solenoid to the battery.<br /><br />but.....<br /><br />you said you jumped it and it took 4 tries to start. This would tell me the problem is the starter. Did the starter respond at all on the first 3 tries? ( tried to turn? turned very slow? ) or just nothing at all and it heated up real hot? <br /><br />When the starter wont engage try turning it about 1/4 turn ( becareful i dont mean with power applied) then after you have turned it give it some juice and see what happens if it will start you most likely have internal problem/shortage in the starter. I had a starter on my 125 johnson that the short inside it was so bad that when i turned the ignition that the battery cable would begin to smoke!! I took it apart and it ended up being a big mess I didnt even bother to attempt to rebuild it. <br /><br />btw your voltage on the solenoid that you gave was on what post that leads to where?

 

[aztec0322]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

the starter did try to turn but it was slow. My battery cables do get extremely hot. Does this mean the short is in the Starter. Can I get my starter checked out at a auto store? Thanks.

 

[DJ]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

aztec,<br /><br />Remove all the cables (both ends) and clean them thoroughly. Heat means resistance.

 

[Lugnut36]

Re: Starter problem 140HP

you can call autozone and ask its a 12 volt system just like a car i cant see why it cant be checked. <br /><br />Let us know how ya make out.