90 Johnson Warm up lever

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When I lift the warm up lever, the motor will crank but will not fire. It does not have any spark. When I put it down it will crank and fire but I cannot keep it running. Any ideas? Its a 1985 VRO with the oil system removed.
 

ezeke

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Re: 90 Johnson Warm up lever

Your timing may not be advancing when you lift the warm up lever. Watch the engine while someone else raises the lever. You should see the timing move a lot while the throttle moves just a little.

Be sure to push the key in while you crank so you get the extra fuel you need when the engine is cold.

I don't know whose picture that was that I marked up, sorry.
 

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