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April 13th, 2011, 08:31 PM
#1
[OP]
Cadet
1971 johnson outboard no spark
model #6oesl-71c . no spark to plugs tested coil and got good ohms no spark from coil per tester what could it be . First time boat owner
April 13th, 2011, 10:33 PM
#2
Senior Chief Petty Officer
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
Clean all the grounds then try it.
April 14th, 2011, 08:30 AM
#3
[OP]
Cadet
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
Originally Posted by
dew2
Clean all the grounds then try it.
It started after a long time trying when I got it .It started 2 days ago at home ,but now it dont start .It cranks just fine
April 14th, 2011, 08:46 AM
#4
Senior Chief Petty Officer
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
did you clean the coil grounds? clean the carb? try putting 1/2 tsp mixed fuel in the cylinders then start it,if it runs for a short time you have a fuel delivery problem
April 14th, 2011, 08:57 AM
#5
[OP]
Cadet
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
Cleaned the carbs It is getting fuel but no spark. I am not to good with motors.I baught it because I had it running .
Last edited by redscolt; April 14th, 2011 at 08:58 AM .
Reason: spelling
April 14th, 2011, 09:15 AM
#6
Commander
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
use the search box in the upper right corner <above the seadek ad>...type in..distributor ignition...scroll down to "Johnson 60hp.-Not Firing"..original post by BuckyBoy..read the posts there
April 14th, 2011, 01:38 PM
#7
[OP]
Cadet
Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark
I heard it could be the kill switch wire , where is that and what color is it, where does it lead to
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