Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

[rscholar]

The other day the starter on my 1982 25HP Johnson outboard ( Model # J25TELCNB) simply became week! I got it started, but after it stalled, it wouldn't start again. At times the "drive pinion" won't rise, but when it does it is having trouble turning the crank. I have a strong battery, so could it be the starter going bad? If so, could I just replace the "brushes?" Those starters cost as much as I paid for the motor, so I would like to see if it can be repaired/rebuilt first. Any helpful ideas?

 

[Haffiman]

Re: Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

First clean all battery connections both on battery and engine side. Remove grounding screw from engine and clean off all corrosion if any.
Check voltage into the solenoid and after the solenoid when cranking.

 

[afsplus]

Re: Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

i just had these same issues, rebuilt starter, cleaned connections, charged battery, now it works like a champ, only cost 50 bucks to redo the starter. good luck

 

[rscholar]

Re: Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

I'm chicken, so decided to take the motor to my local outboard mechanic.

 

[rscholar]

Re: Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

Charged my battery all day. Cleaned and re-hooked up my starter, and it started the motor immediately. Now on to doing some Fall fishing!

 

[5150abf]

Re: Starter problems on 1982 25 hp Johnson

Always do the free stuff first, it doesn't cost anything to clean connections and that si normally the problem.