Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

[crashkaloop]

I have a 1989 Johnson 175 GT that I am working on. It is very hard starting because the starter seems to disengage at the slightest sign of starting. I have read that these are designed this way, but it prevents any cranking because when even one cylinder fires, the starter disengages.

The engine runs fine once it is started, with no signs of any problems.

While trying to start it, I tried using the choke and noticed fuel almost pouring out of a small red lever that is on, what I think, is the choke solenoid.

Can anyone tell me what this lever is for, which position it should be in, and what my problem might be?

 

[Watermann]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

You picture is a bit rough but the choke linkage is the furthest towards the front (throat) of the carbs and your arrow is pointing behind them towards the throttle lever. Post the model number of your engine.

 

[crashkaloop]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

Sorry about the picture.

Also, what I meant to say was that fuel is coming out near the choke solenoid, not the choke. There is a little red two position lever right where I have added the red arrow. It is a plastic lever about 3/4 of an inch long. The fuel is coming directly out from behind that lever. I do not know for sure if this is the choke solenoid, but since it only happens when I choke the engine, it seemed logical to me.

 

[crashkaloop]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

Ok, here is a better pic. Based on how little I know about outboard motors, I would just ignore most of what I have said about choke or whatever, and just look at this picture.

There is a schrader valve attached to this lever also, and I suspect it is used to measure fuel pressure or somthing.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Watermann]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

Hey that's your motors primer solenoid assembly, it could need replacing or rebuilt. Here is a link to another thread describing the same issues your having.

http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/90hp-evinrude-fuel-primer-solenoid-247416.html

 

[boobie]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

You can buy the parts to repair the leak at any BRP dlr. It's mainly some o-rings, a new cover and a gasket.

 

[crashkaloop]

Re: Fuel pouring out of choke (picture)

The solenoid is working fine as of now, but the red lever has a crack on the back which is where the fuel is coming out of. Now, I can't seem to find that particular part? I can find the older version of the lever, but not the one with the schrader valve on it? Can anyone tell me where I can find one?