What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

[andys15]

What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a 140 hp Evinrude?

 

[papasmurf]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

I guess you are inquiring about the main engine fuse. 20 amp.

 

[andys15]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Originally posted by papasmurf:<br /> I guess you are inquiring about the main engine fuse. 20 amp.

No, there's a little in-line fuse, like one amp or something. Really, small. Not sure what the size is though and I'm not sure how it factors into the starter schematic, but it's there.

 

[OBJ]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Andy, Where is this fuse at? Only one on the engine....as papa posted, a 20amp fuse.

 

[Goodoleboy]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Andy<br /><br />Are you saying a little short fuse about 5/8 inch long. Is that you mean by small, It should be 20 amp.<br /><br />I changed the one on my 87 to 1&1/4 inch long fuse, much easyer to find than that little short rascal. Its the main fuse, when it blows nothing works.

 

[andys15]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Originally posted by Goodoleboy:<br /> Andy<br /><br />Are you saying a little short fuse about 5/8 inch long. Is that you mean by small, It should be 20 amp.<br /><br />I changed the one on my 87 to 1&1/4 inch long fuse, much easyer to find than that little short rascal. Its the main fuse, when it blows nothing works.

Sounds like we're describing the same one. It's really small like you said, one of those glass tube minifuses. THAT'S A 20AMP fuse?! Wow! I didn't look to close at the wiring, I assumed it carried a lot lower amperage from the keyswitch.<br /><br />The one that was in there broke while I was removing it, I couldn't find a stamp on it and the filament looked pretty small. It was working up til I took it apart to do some other work. On the schematic in the book it shows 2 wires or something going to the starter relay, and one of these shows a fuse. That's the one I'm talking about. If it's 20 amp, so be it, I'm just surprised. Thanks

 

[Dhadley]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Its 20 amp. The guys are not steering you wrong. Being short doesnt mean its not 20 amp. It just means its not long.<br /><br />If you cant find one at an auto parts store the Evin/John number is 510884.

 

[andys15]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Originally posted by Dhadley:<br /> Its 20 amp. The guys are not steering you wrong. Being short doesnt mean its not 20 amp. It just means its not long.<br /><br />If you cant find one at an auto parts store the Evin/John number is 510884.

Thanks, I know size doesn't matter in this case (hey now), but it seemed like the filament inside wasn't very hefty looking.<br /><br />I'm going to hit AutoZone on the way home and pick up a whole new harness.

 

[papasmurf]

Re: What's the size of the fuse for the starter for a '84 140 hp Evinrude?

Need to make sure it is a waterproof fuse holder and make sure you heat shrink your connections. The down side about cutting the fuse holder out of your motor harness is corrosion on the connections. It can lead to problems down the road. Those little fuses should be available at most marine and auto stores.