Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson

weatherman · 08-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Anyone how many cranking amps I need for a 225hp 1994 Johnson? Starter doesnt engage, pulled it apart, seems to function properly. Wondering if I am not getting enough of battery to the starter to engage the flywheel. Just put in a new Optima Blue top, figured that would be enough. Its charged up too. Thanks ahead of time.

floater · 08-08-2008, 11:46 PM

sounds like a bad cylonoid or wires from ignition switch cause i am running the same battery on a 1992 evinrude 200 and it has plenty of power to turn the motor over

The Maintenance Shoppe · 08-09-2008, 07:32 AM

You are suffering from a voltage drop issue.

You are looking for a bad connection on the main battery wires between battery and engine.

Tuna Man · 08-09-2008, 08:30 AM

This is a double post...problem solved....:clap

http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com...59153-4-1.aspx

X-Shark · 08-20-2008, 11:33 AM

Also wiggle the cables. Do you hear a crunching sound?

I had a boat here with a 3yr old cable. It was a 2ga cable [Pacer brand Marine cable] I use it all the time and it's no different than Anchor brand cable.

It had shrink tubing with the glue in it, but looked like it was dragged behind a truck.

The problem was plain copper ends. [No tinning

] The cooper had corroded and pushed the shrink tubing out of the way allow moisture to get to inside and the cable was pure junk.

I cut the shrink tubing off 1st. Then I skinned the insulation back to get a better look.

08-07-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
weatherman Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 706	Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson Anyone how many cranking amps I need for a 225hp 1994 Johnson? Starter doesnt engage, pulled it apart, seems to function properly. Wondering if I am not getting enough of battery to the starter to engage the flywheel. Just put in a new Optima Blue top, figured that would be enough. Its charged up too. Thanks ahead of time.

08-08-2008, 11:46 PM	#2
floater blk n slvr 4 life Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pace/milton Posts: 1,081	RE: Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson sounds like a bad cylonoid or wires from ignition switch cause i am running the same battery on a 1992 evinrude 200 and it has plenty of power to turn the motor over

08-09-2008, 07:32 AM	#3
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 582	RE: Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson You are suffering from a voltage drop issue. You are looking for a bad connection on the main battery wires between battery and engine. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

08-09-2008, 08:30 AM	#4
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,583	RE: Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson This is a double post...problem solved....:clap http://www.pensacolahuntingforum.com...59153-4-1.aspx

08-20-2008, 11:33 AM	#5
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: Cranking amps for a 1994 225hp Johnson Also wiggle the cables. Do you hear a crunching sound? I had a boat here with a 3yr old cable. It was a 2ga cable [Pacer brand Marine cable] I use it all the time and it's no different than Anchor brand cable. It had shrink tubing with the glue in it, but looked like it was dragged behind a truck. The problem was plain copper ends. [No tinning ] The cooper had corroded and pushed the shrink tubing out of the way allow moisture to get to inside and the cable was pure junk. I cut the shrink tubing off 1st. Then I skinned the insulation back to get a better look.

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