Johnson / Evinrude primer solenoid

[@slickdog2100]

Thank you! This video saved my duck hunt on Saturday.We hunt on a lottery system so I get very few opportunities. At 4:30am in complete darkness I had no idea why the motor wouldn't start and your video amazingly showed in my Google search. Perfect. Awesome. Honestly words don't do it justice. This couldn't have been more perfect.

[@tedturner5299]

You make something complicated seem pretty dam easy. Love how you explain what something is doing, how it's doing it, and WHY it's doing it without making your audience feel like dunces.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ted, glad you liked the vid. :)

[@itsmak7933]

You’ve helped us fix multiple outboards over the years! You are the man! Thanks a ton!

[@davec2891]

Simply Outstanding! Thanks, my neighbor is new to boating and is having trouble starting his 75 Evinrude. He mentioned turning a red valve and it would start, he probably doesn't know about pushing key in for cold start. He's gonna be happy for this info, great job!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad to help

[@henrihenhaus5102]

Dude! U got a great peaceful no nonsense style which I appreciate! Makes your explanations so palatable to me! Got that little primer kit from Sierra followed ur instruction and bam... sucker started right up! I thank you... my wife thanks you... my neighbors thank you! I've been making lots of noise trying to fix my 40hp and now everyone can sleep late!! Thx again! Keep their heads ringin!!

[@richardbyrum4618]

That's the same exact primer that I have on my 1989 Johnson Evinrude 70 horse VRO and now I better understand how it works and what I may have to do to repair it in the future! Thanks so much for your videos you are a great teacher and thanks for sharing your knowledge with others.

[@AndrewHudec]

I'm restoring this exact motor right now! Sometimes when I'm working on this I feel like 1 of 1. Hope yours is running smoothly

[@steveo4384]

Stu ..Thanks to your videos a 25yr old issue is resolved. Pulled off the primer solenoid and found a worm of gasket material plugging the fuel inlet side of the primer. Cold starts are no longer an issue.

[@DangarMarine]

Fantastic! Glad to hear you got the problem sorted.

[@MrByoung93]

3yr old video is still helping people! Thank you brutha!

[@BradM766]

This video was perfect. Mine is leaking when I squeeze the primer bulb on the fuel hose so now I know to order the rebuild kit. Thank you Dangar. Sending gratitude from Florida 🤙🏻

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped

[@charlesgreaves3293]

Teaching a marine tech program, and we all love the old Outboards, love this guy. It's always more important with an Aussie accent too!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Charles! :)

[@tarekelsayed7342]

@@DangarMarine Thank you, Stu, for a great video. My question is: I don't hear the click when I push the key in. Does that mean the solenoid needs to be replaced, or can I clean it and put it back? Second question: I turned the lever up to bypass the solenoid and the engine started much faster, but left lots of gunk in the props. Is that because I flooded the carburetors?

[@alexlongfield2113]

Thanks Stu. I just did this fix on my 1992 Johnson 70 which seems to be a great engine. I was able to simply unscrew and reuse the top, leaving the two hoses on the small barbs attached so as to not risk breaking them. Slid the new diaphragm in place and my "choke" works perfectly now. Wouldn't have know what to do without you. Thanks so much! Think I'll get some Dangar merch. with the money I saved.

[@woytowichb]

Thanks

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for supporting the channel Brian, I'm glad the video helped you!

[@martinhuehner8646]

Clear, concise explanations and excellent views of the parts and how they work! Many thanks!

[@bbrocker4uk]

Thank you for posting all these videos on the Johnson 30! I am fixing up a motor and have watched every video you have made on this model. I couldn't have done it without you!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad to help. :)

[@rossrobotics6342]

Thanks for the vid! My 89 70hp Evinrude was running like crap. I found the override valve opened half way. Back to run position, runs perfect!

[@gabec2494]

My 25hp johnson was running like crap as well. Doing this asap to get back out on the water. Amazing how a quarter ounce plastic switch can make me lose sleep! Damn near sold my motor for parts like a damn fool!!!

[@TroutOffTheGrid]

Great walk-through. As a Charter Capt I feel more confident on the water knowing how these this work and how to fix them. It also saves me lots of $$.

[@foxmd9410]

Stu, you are a legend!! That little red part is cracked on my engine and leaking fuel when choked. I was wondering what it does and how to fix it! You've answered everything and given me the part no., thanks again I will order the part from your link.

[@chrisnigro2492]

Being new to the boating world, I've learned so much from you about my new to me Johnson 50 HP. Thank you so much for your efforts, you are a wonderful teacher.

[@paulg9314]

As always, excellent work Stu. My engine education was locked in a 1980s time warp when butterfly chokes were the only gig in town. Thanks for the update.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoued. :)

[@peterlattimore6013]

Another great Tutorial... even to the extent where this Gentleman places his hand near to the lens for the camera to refocus onto the part number packaging... Great for budding home handymen who need knowledge but not necessarily experience.

[@bwagenberg]

Love these kit videos. Things to learn about cleaning, lubing and pressure testing before reassembly. Can't wait for the lower unit, how to align the gears. Needed for every kind of boat!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bruce. It seems like a few special tools are needed to reassemble these gearboxes so I'll have to look into that.

[@jspecae86]

Going to do a rebuild on this and my carb for my 30hp Johnson tomorrow. Thanks for your helpful videos! Wish me luck!

[@eweller4243]

Thanks Dangar, going through a Johnson 60 , your videos are the best. I've learned a lot from them!!

[@johnwalker6420]

I have been having big issues with starting... So had my carby cleaned and still issues... IMO you have just told me what my issue is... I am surprised my mechanic did not do this.. to eliminate a possible reason... It certainly is not a complicated job... Many thanks , will ask my mechanic to do this ...

[@1dt1971]

You are one of the best at explaining how stuff works with the visual demonstrations. Thanks for what you do.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Daniel, glad you liked it. :)

[@1luxuryliner440]

I never get tired of watching your videos

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@lisadecker-nb3ff]

Awesome video. Very thorough. Thank you. Fixed my 1991 Johnson 60hp for $12❤️👍🏼

[@adriandolaz]

Genius, you helped me get to my destination, that was it. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@turtledude01]

I am so happy to have found your channel, me and my dad bought an old pontoon with one of these johnson 28 engines on it, surely gonna be using a few of your videos to learn how it works and what might need to be replaced.

[@nickyv1629]

I just picked up a boat with a 30 horse Johnson that uses one of those. This was my first boat so I was unfamiliar with the setup. The guy I bough it off of had the primer in the start position and I didn’t know. Took the boat out the other day and caught the motor on fire. The genius used cable ties to hold the fuel line on, and the combination of that and being in the start condition caused the whole line to spray fuel by the pump. Luckily got the fire pit before there was damage. Definitely an interesting maiden voyage. Thanks for the info

[@danielmartin2736]

I have never worked on an outboard before. I now have an Evenrude 115 that won't start. I did notice that gas was leaking from the primer solenoid so I will tackle that first. I have worked on Automobile engines and lawn care engines so have some experience. I wouldn't tackle this, but your videos makes me want to push forward. Thanks for your very detailed videos.

[@sidbeyroutieh3201]

Hi Daniel I have a leaking solenoid as well how did you go mate

[@angelcintron2122]

Awesome video M8. Very well done. Thank you for taking the time to explain how things work, and how to fix them. I love your Country, the People, and the culture. I appreciate your wisdom and advice. Keep up the good work, and God bless you Brother.

[@bobadams1696]

Man! Your videos are good! Details, words used and descriptions excellent. Camera work great as well.

[@mondaynighthockeyleague]

Hello, thanks for the great videos! I am sorry to hear you got hurt, I best wishes for a fast recovery!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks so much!

[@Fireship1]

Excellent video Stu. I have one of these on my evinrude 48 SPL. I love the Schrader valve feature. It makes winter fogging easy as pie. I had no idea that these primers were completely rebuildable. Since I haven’t ran my 48 in awhile, I’m going to be checking it over and doing maintenance and repairs in the spring. These johhnyrude (Johnson and evinrude lol) videos will be a big help!

[@DangarMarine]

It is a good feature for winterisation, that's for sure.

[@robertsonr1]

I think a video showing how to use it to winterize would be awesome!

[@tracymathis8855]

Leaking from solenoid sorry wasn't too thorough on comment I was going to order a BPR fuel pump repair kit thanks your very wise and patient in videos your time is appreciated by myself and many others I'm sure. Thanks again

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@rcplanesandfriends3067]

5 years later and this video is still offering good info. Thanks Stu!

[@hartfordboothe7466]

Very well-done video. Straight forward, covers the details, nice job. I especially appreciate the "hand behind the small stuff" to get the camera to focus correctly on it (lots of people don't do that and we get blurry close-ups). I am having problems w an Evinrude 225 with what appears to be this exact same device and now have confidence I can go inspect this part adequately for proper operation. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort to make and publish this video.

[@JuneNafziger]

I may be 5 years late but thank you so much for this video! I just recently have been getting into my old 1990 Johnson 115 and I was passively wondering what the hell that part was and why it had a Schroeder valve and why there was no choke in the carburetor, and then this video showed up in my feed and answered all my questions.

[@erieflooring2045]

Thanks for the detailed description. I accidentally had this open and it was causing the motor to run too richly. I had always thought it was an off/on switch for the fuel.

[@gordonjones5682]

Thanks for your great vid . You do an excellent presentation! I know you are a motor/marine technician but you are also a great teacher!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gordon, glad you liked the vid. :)

[@rickygilbert4054]

Fantastic explanation for many of us with this type electric fuel choke solenoid. THANK YOU very much! Your ability to give such a detailed and clear description is extremely helpful. I will definitely subscribe to your channel.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate, glad it helped you.

[@ComputerGuyAndy]

You don't mention the symptoms for a bad primer solenoid in this video as you do in most other parts videos. My Johnson 40 HP runs fine after priming but it loses syphon after a few minutes. I've bought a brand new fuel tank, I bought a brand new oil tank (all from Marineengine.com, thank you) rebuilt the carbs, rebuilt the VRO, bought a new OMC fuel line and primer bulb. I can't figure out why it stalls after 3 or 4 minutes, leaving the primer bulb almost dead empty?? It's a 1997 Johnson 40 Model J40TELEUC. Ideas welcome :) Love your videos, you've gotten me through more repairs than I'd care to mention. Thank You!

[@DangarMarine]

It sounds like either sucking air through a cracked fuel line or a close breather on the fuel tank meaning a vacuum is being created inside the tank.

[@MrAbeebaby]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Now I know how to test my solenoid. I suspect mine may be bad because the motor is very hard starting. Once it's warm, stars like a charm. I'll update this. Well 2 days later, it's fixed. My motor had been hard starting for quite some time. It looks like the ignition switch was the culprit. It wasn't making a good contact anymore when you push it to choke it.Seeing as I didn't have a new ignition switch handy, I decided to install a separate switch for the ignition solenoid (I used a doorbell switch $5.00). It now starts great. THANK YOU.

[@carllane1855]

Thanks for all your help I just got my grandson a 1996 Johnson 28hp SPL yesterday and was trying to figure out how to choke it Now we know. Thanks again

[@zoltanmagyar1273]

Just great as always! Thanks for not starting your videos with the " I'm going to show you......."line. Very nice work Stu,the best show on the subject, can't say it enough .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Zoltan, glad you liked it. :)

[@oldhardrock2542]

Excellent. I just found this on my engine today and wondered what it did and where that red handle should point. Huge help. Mjne was about 1/2 way.

[@holecaver]

Seriously good information and well laid out video. Just picked up a 115 Johnson with this solenoid and wanted to know how it worked.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the vid helped you!

[@johntaylor8273]

Stu, great video helped me get this thing sorted straight away! Thanks for keeping it up. Also love your vids on the revival of Renko.

[@henryvanderhorn505]

I really enjoyed your videos this has been the one I have been exceptionally useful for my Mercury

[@DangarMarine]

Good to hear. :)

[@nateschrader3887]

you have saved me so much time and frustration with all of your videos. everything is explained and makes sense! thank you!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate. :

[@theonlinebusinessadvisor96]

Gold Stu! I wondered what that red arrow was for and now I know. Also a huge plus to know how to make sure it works. Thanks heaps. From Stu.. in Brizzy.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate, glad the vid helped you. :)

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Last summer I had a flooding issue and I thought it was the carburetors, I live in the USA and I bought a new plastic portable fuel tank and it has a one way valve that won’t let air out so it swells up like a balloon and floods the carburetors. Just thought I would share this Incase someone else could be dealing with flooding issues. Thanks for the video looking forward to seeing the carburetors rebuild.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David, it's interesting how often motor troubles can come down to simple things like the breather valve in the tanks or the primer bulb etc.

[@k.b.24]

Humble man .Your videos all ways amazing and make it easy to learn with details too.

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dnixon1974dn]

i have no prime solenoid or outboard engine .... still like watching your vids Stu great info..

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Darren, glad to hear you still enjoy the vids.

[@drwolfpoint]

Thanks for posting. This video helped me fix my Evinrude 28 myself.

[@steve8264]

Thank you for your information you're a really good teacher keep up the good work Steve from Annapolis Maryland

[@DangarMarine]

You are very welcome

[@blklacker]

Very nice to know what that lever is

[@MattsShop]

Great demonstration!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Matt!

[@MattsShop]

Dangar Marine You're welcome.

[@vincenapoleon8819]

THANK YOU I LIKE THE WAY YOU SHOW HOW YOU DO STEP BY STEP I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Vince, glad you like them. :)

[@PWL1371]

Thank you for explaining the upgrade to the red knob ! I just bought a boat and it will need a service kit for the primer and I have been looking for one that didn't have the end piece ! Now I know im good to go !!! New sub !

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate. :)

[@Laserman99]

Good information. Didn’t know what it did or realize my was broken until I watched your video.

[@arciefan]

Hey Stu, I'm reading in some forums where the primer is on the motors, that you should turn the key to the on postition and then push down for 8/10 seconds before starting. Unless you tell me different, gonna try this next time out, as cold starts are somewhat aggravating. After you get it warmed up, the motor is great (115hp 1998 Johnson). I mean it's a cold natured motor in summer also. And yes , I always make sure primer bulb is primed . Thanks Stu!!!

[@DangarMarine]

It's my understanding that these primers don't do much unless the engine cranking. They need the fuel pump to the operating to push fuel into the engine.

[@arciefan]

Ok. Thanks so much for the reply. I'm going tomorrow and will try the procedure, I'm reading about in this forum (making sure bulb is pumped tight and holding key in , in the run position, for maybe 6 to 10 seconds) and see if it makes any difference , and I'll post back and let you know. Here's the link where I read about it www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/534519-evinrude-115-starting-issue.html Thanks again Stu!!!

[@arciefan]

Follow up. Yesterday I went fishing, made sure the bulb was primed tight, went to the ignition, put in run position , held the key pushed in for 10 seconds and the verdict was. No difference in doing that way. It didn't change anything and was exactly as you said,, needing the engine to turn over and the fuel pump to feed it fuel. My personal preference would be the old fashioned choke flaps without a solenoid, and using a cable to activate, so you could put choke in whatever position you wanted.... Thanks again , Stu!!!

[@saelee33]

Man very information video. I have one of this on my boat 115 hp 1993 Johnson. I accidentally turn it and didnt know which way was the correct way so I came to this video and BAM!! I will save this video incase I need to rebuild like you. Thank you.

[@vetterfellow]

Howdy Stu; Another fine learning lesion. Easy to understand even for me. Thanks so much Mate, Cheers !!*****. PS. Hope Eddie is doing well.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Angelo, glad you enjoyed. Eddie is fine!

[@crazed8486]

Thank you stu for your help learning about my boat engine

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Robert. :)

[@crazed8486]

Dangar Marine hi stu can you reinstall auto oil mixer for 140 evinrude is it worth doing.

[@paulbarnard9297]

Great Video! Exactly what I needed to see to repair my Outboard.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped

[@rambow58]

Mine is pointed All the way down. Can’t wait for the morning to test the motor again.

[@johnkay5884]

Thanks for the Video. Helped out a lot. You are very good at explaining what it is you are doing, and how the parts work.

[@williambonnett2216]

Very Straight forward, thanks for the info on all things to look for besides the solenoid.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad it helped. :)

[@ctd4m3]

I am new to outboards and was wondering what that was and how it worked, mystery solved! Thanks Stu!!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@garyandrist8923]

Again! An exceptionally clear and informative video. Thank you

[@rickeylee5109]

YOU WERE VERY HELPFUL AND YOUR PARTS WITH LEARNING AND HANDS ON IS VERY GOOD. THK.YOU

[@evelynanders2356]

My husband says thanks, very clear and conside, may have solved our problem.

[@DangarMarine]

Happy to help

[@richardcranium5839]

great video stu. i noticed the ignition switches being flakey/loose did not know they had a push in contact. no wonder they are so expensive!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. There is quite a bit in those ignition switches with the lanyard cutoff as well. At least they are easy to change!

[@josephcushman454]

Thanks for the very good explanation , working on a 1989 xp 150 that leaks .

[@richarddowner4292]

Great video, thank you. I'm still a fan of the butterfly choke, works better for me.😊 thank you for your time, and information. Yes my 1983 Evinrude 115hp has this same fuel drop, instead of the tried and true butterfly choke system. 😊 again thank you.. thumbs-up

[@christopherhead8530]

Awesome informational video. Would it be possible to post the starting procedures for this setup. I have a 1994 60hp Johnson. I'm told a few different ways to start my outboard but would like to get this right from the beginning. Cold start and warm start please procedures please. Thanks again. I subscribed!

[@rickhunter3323]

You rock dude. You have saved me so much work with your videos. Much Thanks !!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the videos help!

[@justtinkering6054]

Thank you Stu! Very helpful!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@shannonbond9585]

Awesome video! I have a 02 Johnson 225. Mine was leaking gas and is terrible to start in the morning . Gonna change it and see what happens

[@DangarMarine]

Good luck!

[@arciefan]

Ok, I have that same primer on my 1998 johnson 115hp and have now eliminated starting problems. The key switch/primer actuator is too hard to coordinate using at same time with that configuration. It's not like a choke on the key switch where there is more forgiveness time if you let off. Anyway here is what I did and I start first crank every time. I disconnected the primer solenoid wire behind the key switch, (sorry I forgot the color, but it's simple to find color by looking at the solenoid itself) and ran it along with a power wire to a foot switch in my floorboard, I used the momentary gator switch that Academy sports sells for use with a hand controlled trolling motor. Now after making sure the primer bulb is squeezed hard, I hit the floor switch maybe a dozen times and with the high idle kicked up to start , I engage the key switch to start with the foot switch held down. It starts right up and stays running, I then slow the idle now appropriately and maybe pump the foot switch until I feel sure it's gonna stay running on it's own. Believe me there are alot of people that have complained about this , (start up) and with me it's history now.

[@darrylb4048]

Excellent explanation, from down under to Sidney, BC, Canada. Many thanks.

[@teejay9049]

Well explained even for hobby mechanics - thank you so much! Best regards from Germany!!

[@treadlightlyowner]

Thanks, I just brought home a new to me 1997 Johnson 70. I believe it has the same primer. You totally informed me on the system. Thanks! I am looking forward to the Carb kit video... thanks agian

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the vid helped you.

[@mattfrapple7911]

Damn, the old Johnson/ evinrude. Don't particularly miss those days with the 2004 V4 carb!

[@DangarMarine]

Arn's V4 is certainly a cranky old motor.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Stu, first of all good catch on the pin flying out. My primer on the merc is metal and still works good. With my work money I have been making decided to take the boat in today and have it dyno tested and tuned up. Will let you know what they find. He said in most cases they can get them running good but once in a while it needs to go in the lake. Three Rivers Marine is highly recommended in this area

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Tim, would be interested to hear how you go with the dyno tuning of your boat. Very interesting! Will you do a vid?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Would love to do a video but Kurt won't be in till Monday for servicing and I'm still working till the end of April. I plan on doing videos soon after. I'll ask Kurt if I can do one then on someone's boat and share it with you. Dyno tune sounds very interesting in the test tank. He said he can go WOT too.

[@alangrant5278]

Awesome stuff as always. Keenly awaiting my new DM t shirt to arrive. 👍

[@maxholly6545]

Very nice video. Not often you find a great explanation video

[@CZPO7DUTY]

Thanks. Excellent instructional video. Spot on. Concise and logical presentation. Very informative.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks very much. :)

[@alexanderwhitten82]

AMAZING VIDEO!! This is exactly what was wrong with my outboard. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelciviletti6585]

I have a question; I purchased a boat with a 1989 Johnson 25 hp electric start, console boat. Where does the small lines from the bottom of the primer go to. I have the larger line going to fuel pump and one small line going to a t-fitting. Does one of the fittings get capped off? Thanks in advance for looking.

[@M0dders]

Great video! I have an 77 v6 140 Johnson with the same primer. Good to know how it works.

[@7676ezra]

I have a 98 ocean runner 175. tough cold start, smelling fuel. Once warm it starts 1 crank. I'll look into this before plugs. Changed fuel filters and ran seafoam already.

[@garygerard4290]

very informative video, thank you I drove 50 miles to the lake today and the engine never started I think this is my problem and will be out there tomorrow morning 'again - thank you

[@yoismeldiaz6422]

Hello, amazing videos and very informative, I also have a question on a 2000 90 hp Johnson When cold, the engine cranks easily and starts easily a turn key and it starts, It runs like a champ, We take it out for 20 min or so, then we cast net for bait.. this means low idle, forward and reverse, etc with NO problems. We then take her out for another 20-30 min ride to a fishing spot and shut the engine off. When it's time to leave, it will crank fine, sputter and die. I can hear the starter clicking and cranking but it won’t start; so after many and many times it actually comeback to normal, to just a key turn start motor with the only difference when sometimes I try to engage the throttle it turns off, so i have to start it again and accelerate it very slow into it actually break speed.However, it will usually die when you reduce or try to engage throttle to shift into gear. Then you go home test it and it runs perfectly fine, including the throttle ( neutral , reverse, and forward)

[@kounlavong7438]

I have similar issues as you but mine does have difficult on cold start. Did you ever find a solution? I thought maybe to change this Primer Solenoid or rebuild it.

[@joahyoga1995]

I didn't realize that you are the outboard guru. THANK YOU :)

[@richardfearn2723]

What a great video, really clear explanation of how the primer/choke solenoid works! Thx

[@CaptSherman]

Thank you for the great explanation. My motor is a 1996 Johnson 25hp two stroke and it only has one nipple on the plate of the solenoid. It looks like the other nipple broke off but there is not a hole there, just solid plastic...also only one outflow fuel line hooks up to it...Ever seen that?

[@mattelder1971]

Thanks for this video! Just ordered the parts to fix mine that is leaking.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad I could help! :)

[@justinlee1254]

Has anyone else seen issues with this Sierra kit? I installed the new kit & seems like the O-ring on the red valve is too small & I'm getting fuel squirting past o-ring like Stu described at time code 6:04. I doubled up with a 2nd o-ring & now its a very tight fit & doesn't leak. Calling it good for now & just wondering if others have seen this issue as well.

[@TheTubejunky]

I've read a bunch of comments saying this.