??Testing solenoid 1968 20 HP w/pic

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

I finally found the parts I need to add electric start to my 1963 18HP Johnson. The parts came off a 1968 20 HP Evinrude. The starter and bracket mounted with no problem. I tried testing the solenoid before I mounted it. I connected a 12 volt battery to terminals C and D and hoped to hear a "CLICK".....nothing. Tried reversing the leads from the battery to C and D...again nothing. Am I right in assuming the solenoid is bad? And it appears to be a sealed unit meaning no repair, right?? One last question...I could leave the solenoid out of the wiring system by jumping around it by connecting A and B just to test the starter right? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Daviet]

Re: ??Testing solenoid 1968 20 HP w/pic

You are correct, ground one of the small posts and apply voltage to the other one and you should get a click. You can bypass the solenoid by applying battery voltage directly to the starter.