lundwc16
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I have a 1977 Johnson, 25Hp, electric start Mod#25E77S. Owned the outboard for about 4yrs & has almost always has starting issues. Turn the key & it would strain to turn over, then crank & start. Now it strains to turn over & won't turn over fast enough to start. Here is what I have done so far, checked the battery, good voltage 12.6V, connected jumper cables to the pick up battery while the truck is running, same result. Checked all wires & connections they look good. If I remove the spark plugs the starter spins the motor with no problem, it just won't take a load. Bad starter? Can this starter be rebuilt?
Thanks: John
Thanks: John