Johnson Starter HELP

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mercmafia

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I just took in a 1985 Chris Craft to my fleet and it has a 140 Johnson on the back. I went to start it and the starter was just spinning and not engaging to the flywheel. So I ordered a new starter and replaced it. Then once that was on, it was doing the same problem, so I found a new solenoid that I had laying around from another boat, and thought that might be it and once again, same issue. It has a new battery but any ideas to what can be making it not want to move up and engage the flywheel?
 
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glenn property of pam

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Re: Johnson Starter HELP

low voltage at the starter.....if it doesnt snap when you turn the key then you proberly have a dirty cable. remove and clean all the ends till they are shinny especially the ground on the motor block then try again
 
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Re: Johnson Starter HELP

It is turning the correct dirrection isn't it? If for some reason it is wired backwards, it will turn but never ingage...Just an idea to look for...
 
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mercmafia

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Re: Johnson Starter HELP

Which cable? The battery cable? I plan on redoing the battery cable situation considering the previous owner had 4+ positive connections on one battery post. lol
 
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glenn property of pam

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Re: Johnson Starter HELP

check and clean all cables and connectors that the starter uses. if you have a dvm then put one probe on the starter positive and one on the engine block and with some one cranking you should get 10.5v i bet you will find less than 6v
 
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