3.0 johnson cranking RPM

[mrichartz]

What kind of shape is the starter in general?
You can get a brush kit cheap enough if it's good shape other wise.. and can get starters remanufactured etc..
I would just buy another starter if it's questionable it's worth every dime

[Gorilla0178]

It looks in good shape. But I'm sure its the original which is 20+ years old. I was just looking at new ones. Might just replace it.

[Gorilla0178]

Just ordered a new one anyway. I'll swap it out and see what happens.

[Motv18]

Did the wires get hot when cranking. I forget the ohm spec on the main Leeds for the cost might go ahead and replace them.

Ive seen a few melt the casing the were so bad inside.

[Gorilla0178]

Not that I know of. But I didn't specifically check.

[Euroski]

1- what is the voltage at starter while cranking?

2 - Do a voltage drop test on the + and - cables while cranking which shouldn't be more than about 0.3v

3 - both easy and free tests to do, if ok then it needs a starter!

[Gorilla0178]

I need to get some time too look into it more. I know that using a jumpbox or the chargers engine start function make very little if any difference in starting.

[Gorilla0178]

Well I believe it's fixed.....for now. Swapped the starter out and cleaned all the contacts. Cranked up first try, couple seconds of cranking and choking and it fired right off. Best it's ever started. Cranking sounds much better. I'll keep posted on issues if they come back.

[Gorilla0178]

Well I believe it's fixed.....for now. Swapped the starter out and cleaned all the contacts. Cranked up first try, couple seconds of cranking and choking and it fired right off. Best it's ever started. Cranking sounds much better. I'll keep posted on issues if they come back.

[mrichartz]

Well I believe it's fixed.....for now. Swapped the starter out and cleaned all the contacts. Cranked up first try, couple seconds of cranking and choking and it fired right off. Best it's ever started. Cranking sounds much better. I'll keep posted on issues if they come back.

We believed you the first time... lol
Not sure why I've had mine double and triple post a bunch of times long after the first one too..
Glad it was something easy at least

[Gorilla0178]

Done from my phone so who knows. But it's good to go for now.

[H2OPERF]

Nice to see someone post a followup report.... most posts get tons of info and no one ever never says what happened.. Thanks

[Gorilla0178]

No prob. I agree, ive read so many dead end posts. Not so much here, but looking for info in general.

[mrichartz]

Yea not fun to watch all of a thread like this and not find out what the hell was wrong..

[undunn]

I believe I would tear down the old starter and rebuild it for a spare. Parts don’t cost much and would be cheap insurance.