Testing a Johnson/Evinrude Primer Solenoid

Testing a Johnson/Evinrude Primer Solenoid

[@gbass7328]

That Fluke meter needs to be on the lowest resistance setting. On 20M it will look like a short - 0 ohms. They are about 5.5 ohms per the manual.

[@135-j]

Very awesome and informative video man

[@TonyWathey]

Hey bud, How do you have this hooked up to your johnson fuel pump you added when removed the vro system? I am doing the same thing and I wanna make sure it is on right. Thanks

[@MrGajden]

hello is posible that the not properly working primer owerloat motor on high rpms?

[@joshbrewer8077]

Can my solonoid be bad whilst running allowing engine to flood it clicks but thinking it may stay open should my reading be consistent and give a stable reading ?

[@paulmarsh9905]

my god man gets your facts

[@cybeer67]

Thank you !!

[@gbass7328]

Any sign that E10 gas is bad for these primers?

[@megadwood18]

thank you

[@gherickb8181]

Hey there what about how to know if the key is working and sending power ????????

[@135-j]

A meter would be smart for that as well first u can listen the. Use meter for correct voltage while someone pressing key in

[@peytonwilson7103]

My same multi meter stays at “0.L” does that mean my solenoid is bad?

[@bonomia1111]

Yes it should read 5.5 ohms +-1.5. If it reads open their is a break in the circuit

[@peytonwilson7103]

And it still clicks when it receives 12 volts. I have the same issue as you as I have to manually turn on the choke every time

[@JasonLefevers]

Very likely a bad solenoid. One thing you can do to test is disconnect the fuel-out hoses. they are the small hoses that feed fuel directly to the motor. With those hoses off, prime the fuel system and disconnect the kill switch, then choke the motor and look for fuel to come out of those tiny barbs on the solenoid. If you choke and nothing comes out, then that tells you that either the solenoid is bad or you don't have 12v getting to the solenoid, which is unlikely.

[@lmt-adventures620]

@Jason Lefevers MIne spit out gas on both small fuel lines going to the intake on carb as soon as I turn the motor over without pressing key down to choke, this happens without me manually opening the solenoid. Is this a bad primer staying open and flooding the engine?

[@duster8]

Can you just bypass it completely? Mine is leaking fuel pretty bad

[@JasonLefevers]

I'm sure you could, but then would make it difficult to start on some days when it's cold or sat for a while when you need that burst of fuel directly into the motor.

[@jacobowen5661]

Part number?

[@ericbullock3188]

should read 5.5 ohm + - 1.5 =