Evinrude Starflite nonstarter

[ERTrent]

Calling all experts, again (and again)
I recently bought a 1962 Larson runabout and trailer that came with an Evinrude Starflite 75 (manual shifter/transmission). It is an old but quite useable package. The motor shows evidence of having had its lower end recently rebuilt, and also what also appears to be a shiny new solenoid (as identified by a forum member via a photo sent on June 10). However, a similarly identified rectifier proves to be entirely disconnected (wiring is clipped and taped)

The motor will not start via the electric starter. The motor did fire and run quite happily on the second pull of the starter cord, but when I turn the key, I hear only a click, which tells me (I think) that the solenoid is working.

Thanks to the advice of an iboats member, I established that the starter motor works (I jumped current directly from a new, fully charged battery. The starter spins and engages)

Now hat to do?


I attach several images of the new solenoid; disabled rectifier; magneto; starter etc .

I look forward to your wisdom and insights,
Thank you,
ERTrent

 

[Daviet]

Re: Evinrude Starflite nonstarter

Can't see any pictures, but it is possiable for a starter solenoid to click and still not pass voltage. You need to use a volt meter or test light and see if you have voltage coming out of the solenoid to the starter when the key is turned to start.