1993 johnson fast strike 150 starter problem

[tomcat50]

Seloniod clicks but won't start. The starter getting power tested it with test light, so is that telling me its bad.

 

[flyingscott]

Sounds like it, Take it off and and see if it is locked up. If it is take it apart.

 

[Strangeleak]

Not necessarily. A typical test light requires 12v and only 0.5 amps and a solenoid will click with minimal amps as well. A starter obviously requires a lot more. Do you have a multimeter? Disconnect the main power wire to the starter and check the resistance of the wire from end to end, should be no more the 5 or so ohms. Check for corrosion or damage. Do not check resistance on a live circuit, it can damage your multimeter.

Also, try tapping on the starter with a hammer while someone turns the key.

 

[boobie]

First thing to do is have your battery load tested. THEN check ALL your connections for being clean and tight.

 

[rothfm]

You could Jump the starter directly and see if it spins bypassing everything except the starter. Funky battery cables will exhibit problems like that. I have a pair now that will click the selenoid, but not enough balls to hit the starter.

 

[racerone]

Hitting these starters with a hammer may crack the magnets.----Do NOT do this.

 

[Strangeleak]

Tomcat, I apologize for my bad advice that racer schooled me on. :facepalm:

I've tapped on them in the past as a quick test to see if I had a failing starter. Can't say that I've ever broken any magnets but the risk is there nonetheless.

Something new everyday, they say.

 

[racerone]

If you do not know then you do not know is what I say.---------Many of these type of starters on MERCURY motors had a warning on them.------------" do not strike with a hard object ".-----------These starters are so easy to take apart / inspect.--------Not sure why anyone would hesitate to work on these starters.

 

[tomcat50]

Thanks for the replies. Had the brushes changed on start haven installed yet. Tried the jumping cable bit haven't work yet.