35hp johnson solenoid clicking

[outback32]

I have a 79 35hp that won't. Start it just clicks at the solenoid. Yesterday I replaced the small wire on the bottom of the solenoid.the one that runs to the opposite side of the engine and has a spade connection. Any help is appreciated

 

[64osby]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

Get out the multi meter and test the starter and solenoid.

If you don't have a meter bypass the solenoid and see if the starter spins.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

Yes, a single jumper cable to the starter should spin it.

The "majority" of starter problems are also caused by corrosion on the connections and inside the main leads. Corrosion will rob your system of power by raising the resistance in the wiring. Annually I strip all of my electrical connections and sand them off and re-attach them.

 

[outback32]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

I fixed the problem I forgot to put the little washer back on the solenoid stud when I replaced the wire. It spins fine now.but now I have another problem.when I crank the engine I hear a real faint sizzle at the battery and no the terminals aren't crossed the leads look real old could this be the problem or is it something else

 

[64osby]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

Poor connection or bad wires, sizzle would tell me something is about to melt down.

 

[outback32]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

Do you think the leads are wats doing it. And wat would be making a bad connecton

 

[boobie]

Re: 35hp johnson solenoid clicking

Agree with 64osby above + 1...........