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On Jul 3, 11:23 am, "YukonBound" wrote:
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On Jul 3, 9:18 am, "YukonBound" wrote:
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I'm headed out to the lake. That is, in a couple hours. The
weather is
gorgeous, will be about high 80's. I'll be hooking up here in a
moment, while the wife is packing the cooler.

All day affair, We won't be leaving until the lake until after the
fireworks this evening.

Plenty of fun to be had today .....

Our weather has been great the last couple of days... just after
all our
naval visitors left.
At least we have the Queen Mary 2 visiting today.

Do, you gonna take the Princecraft out for a run?

I was all set to do a fleet review in it... but the two carriers left.
Probably best to try fresh water this time.

BTW... you might be a good guy to ask....
My starter doesn't turn at all.. even with the battery charged up to
13
volts.
I get a low volume. static, crackling noise when I press the starter
button.
I can start the engine the old fashioned way with the pull cord... but
now
I'm a bit spoiled by the electric start.
This is on a 25 hp Johnson 2 stroke 2003 model.
Any advice?

Don, if you get a 'crackling' noise at the switch, then it's no good.
replace it.

If you're getting a 'crackling" noise at the starter then the brushes
are stuck.

that starter is a United Technologies permanent magnet starter and
over a course of humidity build up, there's moisture in the starter
motor and the springs are probably rotted not letting the brushes
contact the armature. that's a simple fix if you have access to some
brush springs and/or a brush kit.


Thanks Tim..
If the painters aren't pressure washing the house next door tomorrow (the
side facing my driveway), I'll test the start button first...and the try
to jump past the solenoid.
I may have to scramble to find the brushes & springs... although they
must be a common item at an Evinrude/Johnson dealership.
Check the battery for corrosion and a good contact. That can cause the
problem, too.

Battery posts look like new, and I rubbed the wire leads with an abrassive.
The MinnKota runs fine so I have to assume the battery & the little fuse box
are ok.