1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

[serj5150]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

if you tap the starter and finally but only get one crank what would this mean?

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

Usually tapping on the starter to make it work means the brushes are sticking in the holder. Time to overhaul the starter.

 

[serj5150]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

whats really bad is that I just had my starter cleaned two days ago, and im thinking that the mechanic might have ripped me off. If i am having to tap it to get it going. what do you guys think?

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

Take it off and open it up. If he didn't do a good job take it to him and show him.

 

[serj5150]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

I replaced solenoid replaced terminal cables, spark plugs and got new battery.
all connections are tightened and completely cleaned. Its got to be the starter. If I take it a part and its dirty, then Im sticking that sucker where the sun don't shine.lol

 

[serj5150]

Re: 1979 johnson 70 will not crank over

also jumped the battery to the starter post and nothing.