200 Evinrude starter problems

[bjg117]

I have a 96 Evinrude. About every two - three months the starter doesnt want to engage. Does it need to be replaced? Any thoughts on a rebuilt vs new. Is this something that can be done without taking it into the shop?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: 200 Evinrude starter problems

Brad,<br /><br />When this happens,just what does it do ?Spin slow,Just not come up to engage the flywheel ?Also what have you been doing to get it going ?<br /><br />We had some trouble with local rebuilds,so we go to ARCO or OEM depending on price.Generally a good shop locally can do a great job for under $100.00<br /><br />DHP

 

[bjg117]

Re: 200 Evinrude starter problems

DHP,<br />The starter spins however it doesnt engage the fly wheel. The first time it happened it was 80 deg. and I tapped the starter with a screw driver. The second time it happened 2 months later and 20 deg. I moved the pin up and the spring up then I released both. It took several attempts to get it going but once it "caught" I didnt have any problems the rest of the day.

 

[angus63]

Re: 200 Evinrude starter problems

Brad<br />Use a solvent to clean the starter shaft. Then apply a LIGHT coating of LIGHT oil. Doing this once or twice a season should eliminate the issue.<br />Good luck

 

[Solittle]

Re: 200 Evinrude starter problems

Often this type of problem is the result of crud on the cable connectors or a bad cable. Clean or replace. Starters need to draw lots of amps.