Loosing voltage at starter

[PattyLou]

I have a mercury optimax 225, I've bought new batteries ( 1000 mca) I have disconnected the hot cables off of the main cutoff switch and bolted all 3 together and still when I try to crank motor, voltage drops down to around 7.5. Using a voltage meter on the sienoid before trying to crank it reads right at 12.6

 

[johnnygjr]

Double post

 

[PattyLou]

Double post

Johnny girl you are amazing to notice that. Please forgive me, I am a newbie and learning

 

[makomark]

based on your 'readings' sounds like there's a huge voltage drop thru the solenoid.....if the connections and wires leading to it are ok, probably time for a new solenoid.....

 

[PattyLou]

based on your 'readings' sounds like there's a huge voltage drop thru the solenoid.....if the connections and wires leading to it are ok, probably time for a new solenoid.....

Thanks mako, I ran all new wires from battery to motor. Voltage went up but still not firing. I just don't have the equipment to troubleshoot motor so hauled it to macanic. Thanks for the input

 

[makomark]

ok..good luck