Re: 92 Force 70HP Solenoid Sticking
Ok, the solenoid is an electric switch, I believe it is located in the far back corner of the lower cowl, on the port side.
It is not in the starter.
The signal from your ignition switch triggers the solenoid, which sends electricity to power the starter.
The solenoid either works, or it doesn't.
The sliding part on the starter with the little gear on top, is the bendix.
The shaft should be cleaned, then lubed with a tiny amount of wd40.
Do not use oil, or spray on a large amount of wd40.
The excess will run down the shaft and can ruin the starter.
Also, dirt will stick to it and make the bendix stick again.
Most every starter can be broken internally if you whack on it with a hammer.
They all say "do not strike with hard object".
The entire starter can be disassembled, cleaned, rebuilt, and put back together, if it is giving you trouble.
If you need to replace the starter, stick with a major brand name, Mercury, Sierra, Arco. Stay away from the cheap chinese knockoff starters.
Your motor can be started with relative ease, in the event of a dead battery or broken starter.
Find or obtain the little rope and learn how to use it, it may save your life some day.
