EZ Start

[Raiden101]

I'm still using the ez start system on my 3.3, but it has developed an interesting issue. I put the wand in and hit the button, and it cranks the engine once or twice, then free spins. I changed the OWB with the letters facing the engine. It was working just fine the other day, then the next time it wasn't.

Any ideas?

 

[SteelCityNitro]

Maybe checkout the gears in the housing, or maybe there is some slipping on the electric motor's output shaft ?

 

[Raiden101]

It did this before, but it fixed itself some how. I'll go over the gears and everything tomorrow when I have light

 

[MudWild680]

Check the shaft leaving the engine that the OWB is riding on.
While you have it apart give the OWB a good cleaning even though it is new.
Check those gears and have another go at it and let us know how things go.

 

[Rolex]

It is positively the OWB. Take it out and slosh it around in denatured alcohol and dry it thoroughly. While it's out, wipe the shaft with DA and then reassemble.

 

[Raiden101]

Thanks for the input. Now I need some denatured alcohol...

 

[Rolex]

Rubbing alcohol will also work. It just takes a little extra time.

 

[truggy83]

If this becomes a common problem and you get tired of removing the EZ start motor to clean it you may want to look into doing this mod.