Starting from Scratch - Please help

[hct4all]

I have a Evinrude 70HP Triumph model Ser# J0003789. My father in law gave me the motor and boat just before he passed away. Unfortunatly it sat for a while. I want to make sure I have compression before I start forking large sums of money into it. Question 1. The starter will not come down. I took it off the motor and hooked it up to the battery and it turned freely. What part do I need to replace to bring the starter back down under the flywheel.<br /><br />Question 2 - Ate the cannisters still available for the tilt and trim. The one next to the motor is a big rust pile.<br /><br />Question 3 Small cracks in 2 of the 3 coild. What causes this and should I replace them right off the bat?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick

 

[piniongear]

Re: Starting from Scratch - Please help

Question 1: The starter gear is obviously needing some grease. Apply a lite coat of Lubriplate or synthetic to the shaft and then tap the gear on top. It should come down.<br />Question 2: Check with a dealer. Parts for the tilt/trim can add up quickly, so if it works, leave it alone and live with the rusty look.<br />Question 3: If the coils leak you will see this at night (or in a dark shop) with the cowl cover removed and the engine running. If the engine runs smooth, the coils will be good.......piniongear

 

[Walker]

Re: Starting from Scratch - Please help

The coils need replacing if they are cracked. They may work just fine sitting in your yard or a shop, but leak current when put under a load.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Starting from Scratch - Please help

Just another 2 cents worth, before adding the lube to the bendix on the starter, put a few drops of WD-40 or other lube on the shaft and work the bendix up and down a few times. Then add the bendix grease.