starting issues

[full_boat]

Hi Guys,<br />I had the Johnson 90H V4 (1984), that i had run with no oil mixed in the gas... Long story.<br />Finally, i've gotten my gas mixed in, Cleaned and regapped the plugs. Readt to crank her up and the battery was low, she would turn over but not catch. I decided to put a charge on the battery ( 8 hours), when i checked the battery again, she was completely dead. All i can get is a single click somewhere at in the vicinity of the solenoid/starter.<br />i went out and got a brand new battery and still, all i get is this single click. Any advice ya'll could give would be great!

 

[OBJ]

Re: starting issues

Hi full_boat....<br /><br />First...make sure all the teriminals are clean. Try the starter sw. again. If the solenoid still just clicks....see below.<br /><br />Jump the large terminals on the solenoid with a screwdriver. If the starter kicks up and spins the engine, chances are the solenoid has gone south. Replace it.<br /><br />Keep us posted.

 

[full_boat]

Re: starting issues

ok folks, replaced sol. still just get one single click. when jumped over sol. the starter kicks in and cranks , whats next?

 

[JB]

Re: starting issues

Go to FAQ, "Outboard Wont Start".<br /><br />Get a meter and troubleshoot.

 

[DJ]

Re: starting issues

Are you sure you didn't melt your engine down?

 

[tony120]

Re: starting issues

buy a key switch.it happened to me

 

[full_boat]

Re: starting issues

JB,<br />Thanks for your intelligent and informative response. So much better then... "do you think you melted the engine down" I have printed the information on the FAQ'S page and will follow that guide line. <br />Thanks