Johnson / Evinrude primer solenoid

In this video I test a Johnson / Evinrude prime solenoid and then install a repair kit. This involves an electrical test of the solenoid and a pressure test of the valve seal.
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[@itsmak7933]

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

[@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. :)

[@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 $$.

[@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.

[@MrByoung93]

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

[@martinhuehner8646]

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

[@eweller4243]

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

[@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. :)

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@drwolfpoint]

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

[@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!!!

[@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?

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@darrylb4048]

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

[@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. :

[@arciefan]

I've got that on my 115hp 1998 johnson outboard. I bookmarked this video for future reference. Had no idea it didn't have a electric choke solenoid and it has this electric primer. Now I know. Thanks Stu!!!

[@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.

[@DeeJayCoolio]

Such a great resource, thank you for making these!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@odi3]

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!

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@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.

[@claytoncomeaux7653]

So so so glad I watched this

[@gerger3007]

Cheers Stuart I’ll check them out later today , ta .

[@josephcushman454]

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

[@rcplanesandfriends3067]

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

[@snowman-ke4qr]

Great video you've helped me with my 98 15hp throughout basically every part lol

[@alexanderwhitten82]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped!

[@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!

[@dannilaser16]

Awesome video. You took the time to explain things so that everyone could understand. I learned a lot from your video. Thank you.

[@JasonOF39]

This is so helpful you explain things so well.

[@andreashufschmidt9092]

Another excellent video, Stu. Great job!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Andreas.

[@Guy-ky9mc]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you

[@paulbarnard9297]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@jamesstublen6098]

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

[@billyg720]

...think I just ran into this problem today... Amazing how's things show up when you need them Great video👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tallshipdreamer]

FABULOUS INFORMATIVE VIDEO! Thank YOU!

[@garyandrist8923]

Again! An exceptionally clear and informative video. Thank you

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@henryvanderhorn505]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Good to hear. :)

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@rambow58]

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

[@theregisters2365]

Thank you for the amazing video packed full of very useful information. Man, you put together a great tutorial for troubleshooting. I had a bad ground that I found by testing the ohms going through the Solenoid.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alangrant5278]

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

[@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. :)

[@williambonnett2216]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad it helped. :)

[@rickhunter3323]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the videos help!

[@MattsShop]

Great demonstration!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Matt!

[@MattsShop]

Dangar Marine You're welcome.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Thank you Dangar Marine . I’ve kept a few grumpy old VRO ‘s (bypassed) going smooth and starting well due to your tutorials 👍

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Duncan. :)

[@michaelhuneke6950]

You got me all confused. I don't care how it works I just wanted to see how to replace it.

[@patrickmooneypmoon]

Great explanation and demonstration, thank you

[@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. :)

[@MrAlastair58]

Amazing detail!

[@jodygucwa8892]

Thank you so much for this video. i have a evinrude 130 hp. love your videos. with the same primer solenoid on it.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jody.

[@emanuelecappa8195]

I had a problem with solenoid and i resolved it !...thanks a lot!

[@k.b.24]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you so much 😀

[@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. :)

[@teejay9049]

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

[@michaelcrupper5420]

This was exceptionally helpful. Thank you!!

[@ctd4m3]

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

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@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.

[@bobadams1696]

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

[@laurijorgenson6683]

This was really informative. I’m learning a ton from you and I’m very grateful for your wisdom. Thank you!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Lauri!

[@johnkaiser2047]

Fantastic help, well done, solved my problem

[@CZPO7DUTY]

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

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks very much. :)

[@M0dders]

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

[@simonbaker4834]

Excellent video. Helps me out a great deal. Thank you!!!

[@perryplyler5514]

Thanks Stu love your videos keep them coming.

[@psteele35]

Thanks for this video. I've been looking for a good video on these devices and haven't found one... yet! My old 1988 Evinrude 88 SPL thanks you!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome, hope the vid helped you! :)

[@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

[@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.

[@mikelong8898]

Always great information, we'll described.👍

[@maxholly6545]

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

[@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.

[@bennettforbis4369]

This is very helpful and informational. Thank you!