Help! 85HP 1980 Johnson will only start after turning the fuel primer valve

S

skylarlake

Recruit
Joined
May 13, 2003
Messages
5
I have a 85HP Johnson 1980. In order for the boat (Nitro) to start I always have to turn the fuel primer valve on the motor itself to manual start from the run postion, turn the engine over with the key once and then turn the primer valve back to the run position and then it starts fine with the key. Is the primer switch going out? If so is it easy to replace myself and where would I buy the part online? Any direction would help, Thanks a lot!
 
O

ob

Admiral
Joined
Aug 16, 2002
Messages
6,992
Re: Help! 85HP 1980 Johnson will only start after turning the fuel primer valve

Does the primer solenoid click when the key is pushed in?
 
S

skylarlake

Recruit
Joined
May 13, 2003
Messages
5
Re: Help! 85HP 1980 Johnson will only start after turning the fuel primer valve

Hey ob!<br /><br />When the key is just pushed in, I do not hear a clicking from the fuel primer. The engine does turn over when the valve is turned to the manual position when I turn the key though. What do you think?
 
O

ob

Admiral
Joined
Aug 16, 2002
Messages
6,992
Re: Help! 85HP 1980 Johnson will only start after turning the fuel primer valve

Sounds like either the key switch is not making to the primer solenoid or solenoid itself may be caput.Try connecting a 12V source to the primer solenoid lead and see if it operates.If not ,may be time for a new one.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top