1968 Evinrude Speedifour, Starflite 85HP Service Manual, Page 88Get this manual
fIf the does not properly engage the wheel, the pinion and screw shaft assembly worn distorted, dirtyLocate cause of binding and correct before completing assemblygstarter solenoid is sealed unit and is not serviced separatelytest the solenoid, operate the starter switch, apply 12 volts from separate batterySee Figure 7-12solenoid plunger should give an audible click as it operatessolenoid must replaced as unit if defective place with fine wire stringAssemble brush holder and armature to frame and field assembly, and remove string wireSee Figure 7-13dReplace commutator and drive end heads to plete starter motor assemblyCheck starter motor with load testWith 12 volts applied to the motor terminals, maximum rent should 60.0 amperes and minimum speed should 8000 See Figure 7-6
REASSEMBLV OF STARTER POWER
Thread two thru-bolts through starter motor mounting bracket and through starter motor assemPlace starter in position against crankcase, and attach mounting bracket to power head with capscrew3504