1977 Johnson 140hp outboard -

[Newbie2021]

Hi, power to solenoid is 12.6V , power coming out reads 40V. No start , but a click from solenoid. I’m new to this and any help would be awesome. I just bought this boat. It’s a 1976 StarCraft American 18ft.

 

[racerone]

Well---40 volts from the solenoid makes no sense.----Load test the battery.----Inspect battery cables.----Take starter apart for inspection.

 

[Newbie2021]

Well---40 volts from the solenoid makes no sense.----Load test the battery.----Inspect battery cables.----Take starter apart for inspection.

Yes it makes no sense .. I took starter off and bench tested - she is pooped .. ordered another ..
thank you for your reply , very much appreciated.

 

[oldboat1]

Take the old starter apart and clean it, perhaps putting in new brushes. Good to have a spare.

 

[matt167]

change the batteries in that DVOM while your at it.