1975 Johnson 85hp will not start, choke will not engage.

1975v4

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To whomever can help...

I pulled out my 1975 Glastron CV-16 with a 1975 Johnson 85hp outboard this morning to wash and run before hitting the lake tomorrow.

When i went to go start it nothing happened, i tried to engage the choke and it would not engage. I checked battery it was good so i pulled out my test light. I am getting power to the starter solenoid and the battery is good, i am not sure how to test the choke solenoid for power.

Since I am getting power to the starter solenoid, and the choke is not engaging does this mean my ignition switch is bad, fuse blown or a short?

I had the boat out last week and it started up and ran fine, pulled it out a week later and nothing happens when i turn the key. Bummed and looking for help.

Steve
 

BonairII

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Re: 1975 Johnson 85hp will not start, choke will not engage.

Make sure you are completely in neutral.
 

boobie

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Re: 1975 Johnson 85hp will not start, choke will not engage.

All are all your battery cable connections good, clean and tight on both the battery and the mtr ??
 

Will Bark

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Re: 1975 Johnson 85hp will not start, choke will not engage.

Have you checked for a blown fuse in the holder next to the solenoid?
 

JB

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Re: 1975 Johnson 85hp will not start, choke will not engage.

I'm with boobie on this one.
 
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