1997 evinrude 90 spl is sraining batteries

[jonnysteals]

I own a 1997 evinrude spl 90. My problem is that something in the motor is causing a full battery to drain in less than 12 hours. The batterys(2) are brand new 1000 cca batteries and are being fully discharged within 12 hours. What on the motor could cause this. What can I check out. I already disconnected the accesories and the batteries still drained. Teh abtteries are fine because I tried 4 different batteries and had all the same effects.


One intersting find is that when the battery is hooked up to the motor the flywheels turns 2 -3 teeth on the flywheel without the starter being engaged. Its like as soon as it gets battery juice it the flywheel rotated about an inch on its own. Weird I know but the boat runs great. Can anybody help me please. The probelm is driving me and my battery charger nuts. Thanks alot

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1997 evinrude 90 spl is sraining batteries

Your starter solenoid is allowing the voltage to flow to the starter without the solenoid bing engaged. Consider a replacement. Don't try to use an automobile solenoid.

http://www.iboats.com/Evinrude_Star...2838190--**********.516751954--view_id.268981

 

[jonnysteals]

Re: 1997 evinrude 90 spl is sraining batteries

Thanks so much. I thought it would be related to a voltage regulator or alternator but the starter cylinoid makes my life easier.


I just want to make sure I order the right part. Heres what Im going to order.
Link Below but heres the Details :
90(hp) 1965, 1977-1998(years) 18-5808(part #)

http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/?*******=038083490&dz=[VE::Template%20can't%20find:%20dz]&gd_grid_id=541&gd_partfinder=1&gd_poid=111829&gd_row=51&**********=557286186



Thanks so much for the timely response

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1997 evinrude 90 spl is sraining batteries

That's the right part.

Be sure that you dont have anything but the starter connected to the large post that runs to the starter from the solenoid.

 

[jonnysteals]

Re: 1997 evinrude 90 spl is sraining batteries

thanks alot. I just ordered it overnight. I appreciate you checking the part for me. I cant wait to keep my batteries full lol