loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

[jrmcgee1972]

1st issue, im not mechanically inclined whatsoever.
The engine starts and runs great. However, in order to start the engine I have to remove the cover and physically push the starter against the flywheel. If not the teeth dont engage enough to turn flywheel. when i push the starter against the flywheel- no problem- starts right up.

I noticed two empty screw holes, one on top of the starter casing and the second on the right side (As you're looking toward the bow) of the engine. They are the same size and it almost looks like there is a missing "bridge" that would serve to hold the starter tight to the flywheel. Looks like all i need is that bridge and two bolts. If anyone is able interpret my garbled description of this issue and can tell me the name of the part Id be grateful.

The parts department at my local shop suggested I need a new "Starter bracket". I dont think that is what I need based on my online research.

Thanks- JRM

 

[Lubosleftboot]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

1st issue, im not mechanically inclined whatsoever.
The engine starts and runs great. However, in order to start the engine I have to remove the cover and physically push the starter against the flywheel. If not the teeth dont engage enough to turn flywheel. when i push the starter against the flywheel- no problem- starts right up.

I noticed two empty screw holes, one on top of the starter casing and the second on the right side (As you're looking toward the bow) of the engine. They are the same size and it almost looks like there is a missing "bridge" that would serve to hold the starter tight to the flywheel. Looks like all i need is that bridge and two bolts. If anyone is able interpret my garbled description of this issue and can tell me the name of the part Id be grateful.

The parts department at my local shop suggested I need a new "Starter bracket". I dont think that is what I need based on my online research.

Thanks- JRM

What size is your motor i.e horsepower

You will find parts for OMC motors here http://epc.brp.com/login.aspx?Retur...rands=ej&lang=E&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1


LLB

 

[jrmcgee1972]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

sorry... 35hp. I just got off phone with another parts guy and am more confused than I was before... thanks...

 

[jtexas]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

The part of the starter that engages the flywheel (bendix gear) needs a couple drops of light oil on the threads (I use 3 in 1 oil). Inertia throws the bendix against the flywheel (like jerking a tablecloth out from under the fine china), and pressure holds it there until the engine starts spinning faster than the starter motor, at which time the threads on the shaft bring it back down.

don't use wd40, don't use grease, don't lubricate the motor shaft, just the threads under the bendix.

 

[jrmcgee1972]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

so 3&1 oil and some gauze pads is what you are telling me... sounds like fletch the movie. seriously, when you say threads on the bendix, are you suggesting the "teeth" of the "starter gears" ? apologies again for the lack of mechanical jargon and abilites.... and thanks for your input.

-JRM

 

[CATransplant]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

I'm not sure I completely understand. Are you pushing the entire starter? Does it move? It shouldn't move, as far as I'm aware. The only thing that should move when the starter engages is the little gear that jumps up and engages the flywheel gear.

If the whole starter's moving, then something's missing. You can use the parts diagrams to see which part it is.

 

[jtexas]

Re: loose starter 1982 Evinrude long shaft

its ok........the bendix is threaded on the inside.....and the part of the shaft where the bendix rides is also threaded.

the part indicated by the red arrow: