1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

[jasonb1]

I recently remodeled a 76 tri hull and first time on the water it ran great until about 4 hours in and then I lost about half power and then it died and wouldnt start again. got it home and I have no spark. the motor is a 1976 55 hp johnson model #55el176e. any suggestions. would appreciate the help. thanks

 

[BlueBeast]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

I also have the same problem with the same engine 1976 Johnson Seahorse model number 55EL76E, serial number E4473745.

It was running good but then cut off. I started it back up again but could only run at low rpms. I soon found that my fuel line bulb to my external tank was deflated and the line was kinked, so I thought it just wasnt getting any fuel.
I straightened the line out and was able to run at full throttle until it just cut off. And I never was able to get it back started.
And I have checked spark and I have none.
I don't know whats going on.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

Find the black/yellow wire on the power pack and disconnect it. Spark,boat wiring prob. No spark, mtr prob.

 

[jasonb1]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

I disconnected the wire and still no spark. what kind of motor problem would it be.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

Coils , pack, stator or timer base. Go to to CDI Electronics.com and look for the trouble shooting procedures.

 

[BlueBeast]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark



Hey after looking at CDI and trying a few things, I still had no luck. But I did find this. It looks like a ground to something.
Could be your issues also jasonb1?

 

[jasonb1]

Re: 1976 55 hp johnson has no spark

sorry it took so long to get back. It was my power pack. cost about a hundred bucks and took about 10 minutes to replace. thanks for the help.