1989 Johnson 110 HP

[cmbake31]

I have an '89 Johnson 110 HP that has trouble turning over at times. It usually starts right when I put it in the water, but after I cut the engine off it has trouble starting. It just makes a clicking noise when I turn the key. I'm not sure of the technical names of the parts, but the small round component with grooves in it that spins and pops up to the larger round component with grooves in it doesn't work when this happens. To make it start, I have to take the top of off the motor and then turn the key while physically pushing up the smaller part to make it pop up to make the engine actually turn over. It will then start and run fine. The batteries are fully charged. Please help. E-mail if you will at CMBAKE31@aol.com

[Joe Reeves]

That problem is usually caused by either a loose cable, or a tight but dirty corroded cable. Remove and clean all of the battery cables, terminals, and associated cables at the engine ground (black cable), and starter solenoid. Let us know if that cures the problem.The small round component with grooves in it is a "starter bendix gear". The larger component that the bendix makes contact with is a "flywheel".

[cmbake31]

Thanks a lot. I'm going to work on it and I'll let you know if that worked