New Johnson...couple of questions

[nymack66]

"Lastly, if the choke solenoid is dead, any idea what I am looking at for a replacement cost? It shouldn't be much of a task, just wondering how much cash it's gonna set me back"

Just a FYI you can and will know if its working simple remove the line connected to the block have someone push the ignition key in to activate the choke and you will see fuel squirting out of it, also you will hear it click.
Remember before you go replacing it verify its working and not clog or no power..Test ..Test :)
Here is a link to ebay if you are lucky you can pickup a use one for under 30 ?
OMC sells a rebuild kit also might be cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Johns...ssoriesQ5fGear

[csvencer]

Had a chance to do a little more digging today...new controls are in, nice BRP new ones :) Hooked everything up and still couldn't get a the choke to work. Tore it all down, found it it was getting 12V when I pushed the key in, but nothing was pumping. So it came off and I took it apart, completely gummed up with crap. Thing kinda feel apart in my hands, so I just ordered a new one, bit the bullet and went all new (couldn't find any direct replacements on ebay anyway).

Another Q for you guys, with the new controls hooked up I am still not getting the "beep" when I turn the key on. Think it has to do with not having the system check system attached yet, thoughts? I traced the two wires to the horn and one of them runs to the 8 pin duesch (?) connector that will go into the system check/Tach, so I am guessing that is the brains behind the whole operation. Am I completely off base?

Thanks again, will keep you posted with the results as parts come in.

-Svence

[nymack66]

Here is a wiring diagram I am NOT absolute sure if this is applicable to your year. Please verify

[csvencer]

Mack,
Thanks but that is for the big red plug, I have the post 96 setup with all the fancy square and triangle connectors. Some of the colors match up but I will have to check it out more tomorrow. The system check tach will be here Wednesday so I will definitely know when it gets here. I am hoping to get the primer in before this weekend so I can see if that was the only issue with it not cold starting, then off to test the VRO setup and see how the cooling is doing. Hope to be OTW for Memorial Day...got my fingers crossed!

-Svence

[Destroyer]

Csvencer, this has nothing to do with your choke problem, but does address some other comments in this thread. I came across this article a while back. While I know (and somewhat agree) with what various people have said in the past about VRO (Variable Ratio Oiling) systems, it does seem to make a good case in their defense. In all cases it's well worth the read, just for the information.

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html

[csvencer]

Well, I am making some progress. New primer came in today and she fired right up. Ran her off some mix gas while I was messing around with the oil line. Tried the clear tube trick and watched the oil get sucked in, VRO is a go! She runs, but of course in the process of getting her ready the trim pump died :( so a new one is on its way...two steps forward, one back. Also changed the lower unit oil, which looked clean so I think all the seals are good.

It's coming, not ready to change the signature yet, but it's coming.

-Svence

[csvencer]

Well she is up and running. New trim pump in and we are off. One issue still, but hopefully it won't hold me up. If I run the trim all the way up and let it run for a sec (ie. purging the system of bubbles) it gets stuck up. I can't get it to trim down without first releasing the manual valve on the side. I am guessing it is something to do with the bypass valve in the rams/pump but I'm not sure. Any ideas? For now my plan is to just stop short of all the way.

-Svence

[THEFERMANATOR]

Does the trim motor run when it won't trim down? If not then you may need to adjust the limit switch on it.