'94 Gamefisher 15hp - no spark

[jpstude]

No spark at the plugs. Any ideas on where/how to start checking for power?... aside of getting a name brand outboard

 

[jpstude]

Looks like I have a manual being emailed to me. I hope it has a wiring/ignition diagram. - This thing looks like it has two kill units on it: one that reads "Stop" and the emergency snap-on kill. Question, could one or both of these go bad, and interrupt the power, and how would I check to see if power is getting to them?

 

[brim_buster]

by pass them and see if you have spark.

 

[jpstude]

Thanks - bypassed switches, and got spark, on both plug wires. So, do you know whether the upper cylinder or the lower cylinder is #1? I guess I can do it by trail and error, only two choices: runs, and doesn't run LOL

 

[jpstude]

Thanks - bypassed switches, and got spark, on both plug wires. So, do you know whether the upper cylinder or the lower cylinder is #1? I guess I can do it by trail and error, only two choices: runs, and doesn't run LOL

 

[jpstude]

Thanks - bypassed switches, and got spark, on both plug wires. So, do you know whether the upper cylinder or the lower cylinder is #1? I guess I can do it by trial and error, only two choices: runs, and doesn't run LOL

 

[jpstude]

HMMM... still some bugzzz in here

 

[brim_buster]

top cyl is #1

 

[jpstude]

Thanks a bunch, brim_buster - got her running fine, after I removed the carb, and completely cleaned it out. Now, I posted a question on how to remove Transom clamp/tilt assembly, on the Force/Chrysler page, as I have to use both hands to turn it.

 

[brim_buster]

It doesnt show how in the manual? Look to see if there are grease fittings and grease them and work the motor to see if it loosens up.

 

[jpstude]

brim_buster - There is one grease fitting, on that shaft but, the squeak was coming from up at the top of the unit. If you go to the Chrysler/Force/Gamefisher page, I put a post, on my little adventure, there. You can read a detailed description of what I had to do. It was really a pain in the rear, but it turns like butter now. The design flaw I see is: the grease fitting is below the upper end of the shaft, and is sealed-off by the nylon upper bushing/bearing, and the nylon collar in the steering damper clamp. The way it's set up, you can't get grease to the upper part of the shaft, nylon bushing, or nylon damper collar. At least i gained some up close and personal knowledge, on how to fix the problem.