Thanks for the video. Very clear instructions. I did not realize it was so easy. I have a ‘99 150. After the boat sits on the trailer a couple days it that takes a few key turns for the starter to engage fast enough. Batteries are fully charged and clean. After that it starts all day long. I am going to check the connections for corrosion first. Thank you for making this video. Nice dock by the way 💪🏻
Also, it seems like my bendix is sticking for a split second. Do you think I could lubricate it from the bottom without taking the flywheel cover off? Thinking a very light spray with the starter removed. Thank you.
Well done. Thanks for the video. Mine has been squeeling. Left me on the water today. Going to check all connections and then proceed. Starter body was very warm after a few attempts to start. Solenoid would click but nothing moved. Going to look up model number and get parts on the way. Thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Although my motor is a little older it is the same setup. Looking to change my starter and solenoid out. You have saved me time and headaches. Thank you again!
I'll never have to do that but found it interesting just the same. Dropping anything in the yard or garage is bad enough but near water would be a disaster. Good job.
Very nice and clear instructions. I have a similar Johnson and I thought it was the spring mechanism connecting to flywheel that was gone, but now I rather think the starter is bad since I have the same sound and it does not connect. Will just check connections so it is not a electrical issue
Really the best test is to get a set of jumper cables and jump the negative terminal to your negative battery post. Then turn the key and see if it starts. Second test is run a positive jumper to the positive side of the starter and see if it starts when you hit the stud. If in either case it starts you have a wiring problem versus a starter problem. More often than not it’s a loose or corroded ground.
@@bobbygfl I did exactly like that before I read it and found out that both starter and solenoid is working. I need new cables from the battery to the starter, so will buy some as soon as the stores open after covid lockdown here in Norway.
Thank you so much for the video I have a nineteen ninety-one fast strike 150 horsepower I'm going to be doing this on, well not be able to do it without your video so thanks again!!!
Nicely done video, thank you. My starter engages for a few seconds, turns the motor over, but then starts squealing very loudly. Sometimes it disengages, sometimes it stays engaged but still squeals. I can get the motor started but should address the issue. Is there a way to lube that bendix, without removing the starter, to see if that is the problem?
Yes you have to pull that entire top off to access it. You can do that without removing the starter but it’s a job. So much work in fact that you should probably just buy a new one if you’re going to put that much energy into it.
Love this video. The engine looks just like my 1990 150 Johnson. So I think I need to replace my starter or solenoid or both. I was starting my boat a few weeks ago for the first time since last season. It cranked 3-4 times and then all I got was a clicking from the solenoid. I'm thinking it's the starter, but I don't want to play the parts game. Especially when the starter is anywhere from $150-$200 and taking it to the boat mechanic an hour away is $150 just to open the cowl and start exploring. Thoughts?
Battery good? I’d start there for sure. May be just low amps. Then check the grounds. If the ground is rusty it’ll not let full amps through the hot wire and you’ll spend a bunch of time tracing down your positive lead when it was the ground the whole time.
My 115 spitfire / intruder is VERY similar and hard to find info on. The differences? Mines not a "red plug" engine, and you have to take the top cover off to get the gear off the starter - it's not direct starter to flywheel, there's an intermediary bendix shaft and gear you have to wangle around, and it's too tight to get it out with the gear on the starter anyway. I would have been STUCK on a thing or two without this video since I didn't take pics coming apart!
hey Bobby, I just got my hands on one of these engines, I have no idea about wiring etc, just wondering how I hook the engine up to power? is it a matter of making a power cable and connecting it to the starter? where would that attach on the battery ?
@@bobbygfl Interesting. Surprised to see that. I actually just recently bought one. The guy bait and switched me. Put a 94 in my truck, instead of the 96 I was buying (then blocked me, when I called him out on it). The Red Bulb was my 1st give away (then, confirmed by the Model/Serial, on the Tag). Anywho, I'm about to do this, as the Starter (and/or Solenoid) smoked, when I tried to turn it over for the 1st time. Fun times.... Thanks for a great vid. It's a bit different than my previous 1988 140. I was ready to take that top off. Not today, satan!
You have to touch the positive directly to the starter, bypassing the solenoid. it’s grounded so all you need is a jumper from the battery you could use jumper cables from your car. Just touch that terminal and if it spins it’s not the starter. be very careful not to hit anything else or it’ll spark violently
Great great video thanks for taking the time to film and post this it was a huge help for me and many others. Not sure if it’s even possible but Is there any way you could send me a video of the wiring for the solenoid 🙏🙏🙏 i just can’t seem to get power from the key. i think i have backwards. thanks again, Ethan.
no heat setting. the things is not very hot. it's good because you'll never burn the wire lol but bad because it's slow. i still use it all the time because i don't need to drag out the extension cored lol.
I’d say I add 150 hours a year. The hour meter that I put on is at about 3000 hours. I installed it about 25 years ago. No idea how many hours were on it the first 3 or 4 years before I bought it. Crazy, never thought about it. Thanks for asking
Can you show where/how to install a new rectifier. I have a '95 150 Oceanrunner. I tried replacing and now the motor will not shut down when I turn the key to off position. It sounds weaker as oppose to the key in the run position, but it won't stop. Where did I go wrong?
I just bought a 18 ft boat with a 1996 115 ocean pro , the starter is done and your video was 100 percent helpful . Thank you .
Awesome! Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the video. Very clear instructions. I did not realize it was so easy. I have a ‘99 150. After the boat sits on the trailer a couple days it that takes a few key turns for the starter to engage fast enough. Batteries are fully charged and clean. After that it starts all day long.
I am going to check the connections for corrosion first. Thank you for making this video. Nice dock by the way 💪🏻
Also, it seems like my bendix is sticking for a split second. Do you think I could lubricate it from the bottom without taking the flywheel cover off? Thinking a very light spray with the starter removed. Thank you.
thank you!
yes you can shoot some spray like corrosion block up there while the starter is off. seems like it couldn't hurt.
Thanks for this video, I successfully changed my starter today. Could not have done it without this video
That’s awesome! Thank you for the comment
Well done. Thanks for the video. Mine has been squeeling. Left me on the water today. Going to check all connections and then proceed. Starter body was very warm after a few attempts to start. Solenoid would click but nothing moved. Going to look up model number and get parts on the way. Thanks.
Thank you! Good luck. Easy
What was Ur problem at the end?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Although my motor is a little older it is the same setup. Looking to change my starter and solenoid out. You have saved me time and headaches. Thank you again!
That’s awesome. Thank you!
I appreciate your videos, and your common-sense-will-get-me-through, can-do attitude.
Thank you!
I'll never have to do that but found it interesting just the same. Dropping anything in the yard or garage is bad enough but near water would be a disaster. Good job.
Thank you! A little prevention goes a long way!
Very nice and clear instructions. I have a similar Johnson and I thought it was the spring mechanism connecting to flywheel that was gone, but now I rather think the starter is bad since I have the same sound and it does not connect. Will just check connections so it is not a electrical issue
Really the best test is to get a set of jumper cables and jump the negative terminal to your negative battery post. Then turn the key and see if it starts. Second test is run a positive jumper to the positive side of the starter and see if it starts when you hit the stud. If in either case it starts you have a wiring problem versus a starter problem. More often than not it’s a loose or corroded ground.
@@bobbygfl I did exactly like that before I read it and found out that both starter and solenoid is working. I need new cables from the battery to the starter, so will buy some as soon as the stores open after covid lockdown here in Norway.
@@KyrreTamber good deal! Cheeper than a new starter!
Thank you so much for the video I have a nineteen ninety-one fast strike 150 horsepower I'm going to be doing this on, well not be able to do it without your video so thanks again!!!
Glad I could help
Great job! I’ll be doing the repair tomorrow. Thank you.
awesome! good luck!
Just changed mine yesterday easy job.
Nice!
Nicely done video, thank you. My starter engages for a few seconds, turns the motor over, but then starts squealing very loudly. Sometimes it disengages, sometimes it stays engaged but still squeals. I can get the motor started but should address the issue. Is there a way to lube that bendix, without removing the starter, to see if that is the problem?
Yes you have to pull that entire top off to access it. You can do that without removing the starter but it’s a job. So much work in fact that you should probably just buy a new one if you’re going to put that much energy into it.
Love this video. The engine looks just like my 1990 150 Johnson. So I think I need to replace my starter or solenoid or both. I was starting my boat a few weeks ago for the first time since last season. It cranked 3-4 times and then all I got was a clicking from the solenoid. I'm thinking it's the starter, but I don't want to play the parts game. Especially when the starter is anywhere from $150-$200 and taking it to the boat mechanic an hour away is $150 just to open the cowl and start exploring. Thoughts?
Battery good? I’d start there for sure. May be just low amps. Then check the grounds. If the ground is rusty it’ll not let full amps through the hot wire and you’ll spend a bunch of time tracing down your positive lead when it was the ground the whole time.
My 115 spitfire / intruder is VERY similar and hard to find info on. The differences? Mines not a "red plug" engine, and you have to take the top cover off to get the gear off the starter - it's not direct starter to flywheel, there's an intermediary bendix shaft and gear you have to wangle around, and it's too tight to get it out with the gear on the starter anyway.
I would have been STUCK on a thing or two without this video since I didn't take pics coming apart!
Thank you!
hey Bobby, I just got my hands on one of these engines, I have no idea about wiring etc, just wondering how I hook the engine up to power? is it a matter of making a power cable and connecting it to the starter? where would that attach on the battery ?
Yes. Starter lead and ground to block. See my parts explanation video in this sane video playlist.
Great job! On a side note, use some dielectric grease on the wire to help with corrosion
great tip! thansk!
Are you sure this is a 96? Should have the new Square Harness Plug. I see it has the RED BULB, which is usually pre 96.
I’m pretty sure. I could be wrong but I did find the same motor with the actual serial number on it which was a 96 and it looked the same.
@@bobbygfl Interesting. Surprised to see that. I actually just recently bought one. The guy bait and switched me. Put a 94 in my truck, instead of the 96 I was buying (then blocked me, when I called him out on it). The Red Bulb was my 1st give away (then, confirmed by the Model/Serial, on the Tag). Anywho, I'm about to do this, as the Starter (and/or Solenoid) smoked, when I tried to turn it over for the 1st time. Fun times.... Thanks for a great vid. It's a bit different than my previous 1988 140. I was ready to take that top off. Not today, satan!
How did you test your kid starter to see if it was bad? I just replaced my solenoid & still nothing
You have to touch the positive directly to the starter, bypassing the solenoid. it’s grounded so all you need is a jumper from the battery you could use jumper cables from your car. Just touch that terminal and if it spins it’s not the starter. be very careful not to hit anything else or it’ll spark violently
Great great video thanks for taking the time to film and post this it was a huge help for me and many others. Not sure if it’s even possible but Is there any way you could send me a video of the wiring for the solenoid 🙏🙏🙏 i just can’t seem to get power from the key. i think i have backwards. thanks again, Ethan.
Glad it helped. I’m not with the boat but here’s a diagram www.justanswer.com/boat/73ffn-1996-evinrude-150-hp-v6-outboard-engine-starting-running.html
@@bobbygfl Awesome your the best thanks so much.
Very detailed! Great for someone new. Curious if there are heat setting for your Milwaukee heat gun? That took a long time do a single terminal.
no heat setting. the things is not very hot. it's good because you'll never burn the wire lol but bad because it's slow. i still use it all the time because i don't need to drag out the extension cored lol.
How many hours on this engine? How many do you add a year?
I’d say I add 150 hours a year. The hour meter that I put on is at about 3000 hours. I installed it about 25 years ago. No idea how many hours were on it the first 3 or 4 years before I bought it. Crazy, never thought about it. Thanks for asking
That is impressive! A testament to your maintaining it.
Thanks for the video I have the same exact outboard and will be helpful
Glad it helped
Can you show where/how to install a new rectifier. I have a '95 150 Oceanrunner. I tried replacing and now the motor will not shut down when I turn the key to off position. It sounds weaker as oppose to the key in the run position, but it won't stop. Where did I go wrong?
hummm. i'm not sure. there are only three connections. the tach wire, the harnes and the ground. i'm sorry but i have not idea.
Looking for a video to replace the stator in my 1993 evinrude intruder 150. Can't find any that looks like my motor
I’ve never replaced a stater. I know it is difficult. Nearly everything has to come off the top of the motor.
Which bolt does the positive cable hook up to? Couldn't get a clear view in the video
The positive is the right side or rear side looking at the the installed starter. The negative has the strap cable on it for reference.
Flip the red lever on the snap ring pliers and thank me later lol
Thanks!
I have a 98 so hoping it is similar. Starter looks same but solenoid is on other side of motor.
Same in concept. That solenoid mounts differently. I thinks that’s about it.
Great video ...I wish mine set in that easy
Thanks!
Need a video possibly showing how to replace the bindex maybe? I believe that’s what my issue is.
th-cam.com/video/pR0txiDtEH8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H3_LX2mLPn18eU3O I didn’t video myself doing it. But this is what it looks like
is this similar to the 92 evinrude intruder 175 ?
Should be very.
Hope my 150 etec is similar enough, can't find a video.
Good luck!
great video. Do you have any videos on how to replace the Pinion Shaft Assembly?
I do not. Thanks for the compliment.
Can i send u a video of my evinrude not starting? Not cracking
Sure. Bobbygfl@gmail.com
Always clean your ground connection with a file sand paper
Thanks
Sounded like the battery was backwards
I have done that.
I'm back.
Thanks for the comment!
I actually fell asleep three times.....had to stop.....couldn't take it anymore.....sorry.
Great sleep aid. Glad it was useful