1975 70HP Evenrude starter wont engage

bdcChappy

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Motor sat for a month<br />new battery<br />starter spins but does not go up high enough to engage flywheel<br />rope starts just fine
 

ezeke

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Re: 1975 70HP Evenrude starter wont engage

Start with a good shot of WD40 on the shaft that the drive pinion rides. Then turn it up and down manually until it feels loose. Usually it's just gummed up. Use machine oil weight instead of grease to lubricate. <br />Good luck.
 

Solittle

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Re: 1975 70HP Evenrude starter wont engage

Welcome Chappy!!<br /><br />Is the new battery fully charged?? This also often happens when you have crud on the battery terminals and/or ground. Clean and reconnect.
 
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