1977 25hp Johnson Starter Problem.

[Ashaman0]

I just finished rewiring a new 25hp Johnson I bought a few weeks ago. Everything seems to be hooked up correctly, but it seems like the starter motor doesn't have enough torque. Anyone have any idea whats going on? I posted a video of it bellow. I hooked it up to my car battery to test out all the electrical stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y7r1KeViOU

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1977 25hp Johnson Starter Problem.

Get rid of the jumper cables, hook it directly to a battery. If it is still hard to turn over, preform a voltage draw test, might be time to overhaul the starter.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1977 25hp Johnson Starter Problem.

Do you have a multi meter and am able to use it?

 

[JB]

Re: 1977 25hp Johnson Starter Problem.

Go to the Top Secret File ^^^. Do "Outboard won't start".

Let us know.

My money is on bad battery cables or connections of same.

 

[jimdd810]

Re: 1977 25hp Johnson Starter Problem.

Double make sure all connections are clean.