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starting engine
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:06 pm
by jcollins
turn key get humming sound, turn 3 or 4 more times engine starts, it is 1989 70 hp johnson starter, battery, selanoid newbie
Re: starting engine
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:10 pm
by lakerunner
Bendix is sticking. Pull cowel and spray some light oil on shaft so gear moves freely
Re: starting engine
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:45 pm
by cwag911
+1 on the bendix sticking. Make sure you use a light oil not grease.
Re: starting engine
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:36 pm
by Bryden24shp
#2, bendix, Don't use WD40, use some good ole 3&1 oil.
Re: starting engine
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:50 pm
by BobG
Rumor has it, that it's the bendix.
I think the bendix is hanging up on my snow-blower, and this is NOT a good time to lose electric start on the snow blower at an elevation of 9,000 feet above sea level!!!