As I usually try and do monthly I started my motor with the ear muffs attached. I ran the motor for about 10 minutes with no issues and shut her down. I noticed some smoke coming from underneath the cover and it smelled like some kind of electrical burn.
I pulled the cover and noticed right under the back of the flywheel (not sure flywheel is the right term but bascially what the started engages) that there was melted plastic and it was burning. I was not sure what to make of it so i started the motor again for a closer look.
Well the square plastic box was actually burning from the inside and flames started coming out. I killed the engine and started putting some water onto the box and the water started boiling. I could see red embers in this plastic box and it took almost 15 min for it to cool down and stop simmering.
Any idea what the hell happened?
UPDATE: I looked at a diagram it was the regulator assembly that burned up...what would cause that?
Motor is a 1984 johnson 150....i just had it worked on but had started it several times since the service.
I pulled the cover and noticed right under the back of the flywheel (not sure flywheel is the right term but bascially what the started engages) that there was melted plastic and it was burning. I was not sure what to make of it so i started the motor again for a closer look.
Well the square plastic box was actually burning from the inside and flames started coming out. I killed the engine and started putting some water onto the box and the water started boiling. I could see red embers in this plastic box and it took almost 15 min for it to cool down and stop simmering.
Any idea what the hell happened?
UPDATE: I looked at a diagram it was the regulator assembly that burned up...what would cause that?
Motor is a 1984 johnson 150....i just had it worked on but had started it several times since the service.
... but next time I would suggest that you don't start it again. 
