I have an electric start '85 johnson (J25elcoc) that I put a new starter in recently. When I turn the key now, the bendix pops up but doesn't appear to have the juice to turn the flywheel. I tried two different batteries (everstart 27s) and both do the same (they both run lights and other accessories, but I assume that's because they draw much less amp.). I went to get them load tested to see if they were any good (they are at least a few years old now) and they read out at 12.35 v/537 cca and 12.58 v/485 cca. I don't know enough about batteries to know if these readings are high enough for my needs, and the guy at aap couldn't tell me either. Trying to get some feedback as to whether I need a new battery or if there is some other issue here.
Also, as an aside, should I be using some particular kind of deep cycle charger after each use? I currently have a basic vector 2/4/6 amp charger that I try to run at the 2 amp charge after each use.
Thanks in advance for the help,
Joe
Also, as an aside, should I be using some particular kind of deep cycle charger after each use? I currently have a basic vector 2/4/6 amp charger that I try to run at the 2 amp charge after each use.
Thanks in advance for the help,
Joe