115 johnson ouboard cranks but won't start

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gooseofdeuce

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hey, i have a 1974 johnson 115hp mounted on a 17 foot galaxy. I took it out twice this year and it ran like a champ:D. The second time i took it out i met up with my dad who was night fishing, tied up to him and stayed on his boat. After a few hours I left headed back to the ramp, and loaded the boat on the trailer and took her home. The next time i touched the boat i was replaced a bow light assembly prior to taking it out. I got to the ramp and it cranked strong, on new battery, but would not start or even hit:mad:. I pulled to boat out and checked and replaced the plugs, no fire on all four new plugs:eek:. Any idea what it could be:confused:?
 
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Re: 115 johnson ouboard cranks but won't start

also, same battery was in it on first two runs. Did not disconnect wires from battery. disconnected bow light from switch on dash.
 
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Re: 115 johnson ouboard cranks but won't start

will i need any special tools for these tests? i spoke with a local mechanic that said he had a machine he could hook to it and tell if it is the stator, trigger, or power pack is bad. he also recommends replacing all if i replace one. is this really necessary?
 
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