evinrude starter problem

[fredcombs]

hello all i posted earlier but thought i would give an update. i would like some advice on how to jump from the battery to the starter, where do i hook this up on the starter, and how big of wire do i need. As stated before, i hear a clickign noise when i turn the key. connections have been cleaned and inspeted

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: evinrude starter problem

neg post of the battery to the ground on the motor, positive post on starter, to post post on the battery. use battery jumper cables, like you would on a car.

 

[fredcombs]

Re: evinrude starter problem

thanks i will give that a try tomorrow, can i assume that if the starter fires that i have isolated that i have a bad solenoid in all likelihood

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: evinrude starter problem

if you have done all of this.

90% of starter problems are bad connections. remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, so that they are shiney, also the cable from the solenoid to starter. check for nicks in the cables. and make sure the connectors are on the wire good. the cable tend to corrode from the inside out, if nicked, corroded wires, and connections, heat up and cause resistance to the follow of electricity, thus the starter doesn't get enough. you can also take jumper cable pos battery post to large post on starter. with a good connection, the engine should spin. then if the starter is good clean everything and retest. then trouble shoot solenoid. starters can be rebuit at a starter/alternator shop, much cheaper than a new one.

also have the battery load tested at the auto parts store, free, i've had new batteries go bad