Hello all,
I have a new to me 1972 Sea Ray SRV 183 with a 1972 Johnson 100HP Outboard, number 100ESL72R. I am new to outboards as my prior two boats were both I/O's. The whole package has been sitting for about 5 years. For the price of free I couldn't pass it up. I'm trying to get the engine running to see if it's a worthwhile project, but there is no spark from the motor. The prior owner is my neighbor and it did run when it was parked. I pulled the plug and cranked it and there is no spark coming from the wires. I don't see any sort of dead mans switch like my 04 Maxum had, but it is acting like something like that is triggered. Cranks fine, good fresh fuel, fresh spark plugs.
I have a repair manual on order, but is may take some time to get here so I was wondering what some common issues with these motors may be that could be cau
I have a new to me 1972 Sea Ray SRV 183 with a 1972 Johnson 100HP Outboard, number 100ESL72R. I am new to outboards as my prior two boats were both I/O's. The whole package has been sitting for about 5 years. For the price of free I couldn't pass it up. I'm trying to get the engine running to see if it's a worthwhile project, but there is no spark from the motor. The prior owner is my neighbor and it did run when it was parked. I pulled the plug and cranked it and there is no spark coming from the wires. I don't see any sort of dead mans switch like my 04 Maxum had, but it is acting like something like that is triggered. Cranks fine, good fresh fuel, fresh spark plugs.
I have a repair manual on order, but is may take some time to get here so I was wondering what some common issues with these motors may be that could be cau