Starter problems

[Derrick28645]

I have a 1986 Johnson gt150. When I try to start it, it doesn't engage the bendix all the way and it won't turn over. Also will that make the ignition switch stick. Was wondering if I needed a new starter. Thanks alot

 

[Derrick28645]

I have a 1986 Johnson gt150. When I try to start it, it doesn't engage the bendix all the way and it won't turn over. Also will that make the ignition switch stick. Was wondering if I needed a new starter. Thanks alot

 

[racerone]

You take the starter apart for inspection before deciding / investing in a new one.------Or if the motor is " hard to start " that resulted in a burned out starter , you need to trouble shoot.-----But everybody has a different approach to problem solving !!

 

[F_R]

Starter won't make the ignition switch stick. Before messing with the starter, have the battery load tested, and make sure the cable connections are shiny clean and tight.

 

[Silvertip]

Why oh why do people ALWAYS seem to want to replace an expensive starter FIRST when an engine won't start or turns over slowly or not at all. The driving force here is the BATTERY. Is it charged? Are the cables clean and tight (both ends)? Does the battery have the capacity to properly spin the starter. Try jumping from your car or truck. If it still cranks slow or not at all AFTER having done the cables THEN think about the starter wiring THEN the starter. Jump directly to the starter bypassing the solenoid. If the engine now cranks, check solenoid wiring and/solenoid. Be logical here. NO - the starter will not make the ignition key stick. Replace the switch. Why? Because it sticks. And maybe, just maybe, a defective switch is the reason the starter doesn't work.

 

[TMW123]

Try a voltage drop test with a simple multimeter. One end to the starter connection (-) and one on the negative battery terminal. Set to 12V. Crank motor. Do you see voltage? You shouldn't see more then a volt or two. Repeat on the positive side. If there is voltage present on either, check that side for corrosion. This is a much better test then ohm resistance because it is done under load.

Ends can be shined but if there is corrosion deeper in the cable that still wont help.

 

[kbait]

If jumping the starter motor directly with jumper cables, use heavy duty cables with heavy gauge wire.. a cheap set won’t carry the amps to spin motor very fast with plugs installed..