Starter problem - 1995 - 150

[Fl_Richard]

I have the above mentioned engines. On one the starter drags...

By drags I mean the bendix doesn't seem to disengage the flywheel if the engine doesn't start immediately. On the next cranck you wont hear the bendix click as it engages the flywheel. It also seems to disengage prematurely when starting. If the engine fires but doesn't start the bendix will disengage and you will hare the starter spin freely. I pulled the starter motor and found only a gear where the bendix would usually be the gear looked fine with little wear.

I looked up the parts online and found Part # 0434517 - (SHAFT ASSY., Pinion) the engine is a 1995 Model J150EXEOM and I have a factory manual. This is a ~$100.00 part.

Do I have to pull the flywheel to repair this and is it a real pain?

I'm afraid one day she'll only spin and wont start. Am I better off having this repair done in a shop? I've replaced impellers and re-built the carbs and reeds already... that wasn't too bad.


Thanks experts!!

Rich

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

The most common problem with starting is the battery or one of the cables. Have the battery load tested at your local auto parts store (regardless of age). Check the cables. The must be clean and tight. Also look for signs of corrosion around the bas of the lugs. They can corrode inside where you can't see it. If it turns out to be the starter, your local auto electric shop can rebuild it for you.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

90% of starter problems are bad connections. remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, so that they are shiney, also the cable from the solenoid to starter. check for nicks in the cables. and make sure the connectors are on the wire good. the cable tend to corrode from the inside out, if nicked, corroded wires, and connections, heat up and cause resistance to the follow of electricity, thus the starter doesn't get enough. you can also take jumper cable pos battery post to large post on starter. with a good connection, the engine should spin. then if the starter is good clean everything and retest. then trouble shoot solenoid. starters can be rebuit at a starter/alternator shop, much cheaper than a new one.

also have the battery load tested at the auto parts store, free, i've had new batteries go bad

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

I've checked the connections. Replaced the one on the battery ground.

My question is do I need to remove the flywheel, and is this something I should have a shop do.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

The flywheel does not have to be removed to remove the starter.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

Before you go pulling your starter and buying a new one, be sure that the starter is the problem at hand. They are SO often needlessly replaced. Do you have access to a DVM? Did you physically remove the connections and polish them with a file, then retighten, or just look at them? A DVM will pinpoint your problem much easier by voltage drop testing, which we can go over if you do in fact have one. If you dont, they are farily cheap nowadays, or Im sure a buddy could lend you his.

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

I think the starter is fine. I'm concerned with the BENDIX. In my engine it's not attached to the starter. Do I have to pull the flywheel to service it?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Starter problem - 1995 - 150

The Bendix drive certainly looks to be parts of the starter in the BRP parts list. And no, the flywheel stays put.

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