Primer Solenoid issue

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smkinnan

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So, the primer solenoid in my 84 Evinrude 150 was leaking. I bought the repair kit as suggested. Went to install it last night and got it put back together and all of a sudden the choke doesn't work and the motor won't start. :head:

First indication that there was an issue was when I pushed the key in and didn't hear a "click". It had been clicking before and now it doesn't. I checked everything over and over and I put everything back like it was. Seems as though there is a ground wire connected to the bottom of the primer solenoid. I got that connected back up. I think it was the only wire I had any interaction with. Please help!!!
 
There should be two wires if I remember correctly. One coming from the ignition, and one ground.

Put hard power to the solenoid. Take some battery cables, attach them to a battery, and touch the ground and power cable coming out of the primer solenoid to the respective battery cables. If you hear a click, then you know the solenoid is good and your problem lies in your connection somewhere between the ignition and the solenoid. This is how I bench tested mine before I replaced it.

Good Luck
 
Not sure about that motor but look and see if there is an in-line fuse with a waterproof holder. If so, remove the fuse and test it with an ohm meter to see if it's good.
It sounds like you might have arced a wire.
The power to the start relay, choke, all the engines instrument gauges work from this fuse.
If blown, replace it with the same type removed and with dielectric grease at the contacts.
 
it turns out that there was a little round rubber washer in the solenoid that I neglected to take out. Once I got that out of there it worked like a charm. Bigger and better problems now though :(((

1. It seems like the starter is my problem. After changing every battery cable, starter solenoid and key switch and checking all of the connections on everything, the stupid thing still acts the same way. 6 out of 10 times when I turn the key the gear will not move up and engage the flywheel. :head:

2. To compound things, I believe the carbs are going to have to be rebuilt; when the starter gear does engage, many times the engine does not want to start and if it does it doesn't want to idle. :bat:

Having said ALL of that, it appears to work better when hooked to the ear muffs in the driveway then it does when I put it in the water. Imagine me the other day at the VERY BUSY boat dock with a boat that neither idles (without stalling) or wants to start!?! UUUUUUGGGHH!!!! :fight:

Once the engine (1984 Evinrude 150) starts, it runs great. Very strong and purrs....
 
I just ordered an Arco starter from eBay that I ended up not needing and I can't return it. It was used to crank an engine over a few times, other than that it is brand new. I got a great deal and only paid $68 plus shipping for it, i'll give it to you for $60 including shipping.

This is the part number

Evinrude/Johnson Arco Starter Part No. 5372
The ad said it Replaces 385529 389954 585051 585057 586283

Research it and let me know if it would work for you.
 
Sounds like you are going to need a new starter if your battery checks out. I had a similar issue where the starter just wouldn't spin up fast enough to engage the flywheel. Well after replacing the battery and not solving the problem I pulled the starter and a mechanic bench tested it. Was spinning but the brushes were so worn that it just didn't have enough umph to get up and going. New starter and she was running like a champ.

-Svence
 
I have a few spares I can loan you one for a test if you not sure its the starter...If it is you can then purchase one ..Don't waste money if don't have to ....
 
nymack66 said:
I have a few spares I can loan you one for a test if you not sure its the starter...If it is you can then purchase one ..Don't waste money if don't have to ....
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That would be absolutely awesome. I will PM you to see if we can hook up some time in the next couple of days.
 
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