Replacing keyed ignition

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I have a 1982 50 hp Johnson that I took out yesterday. It started up fine all day until I shut it off at the ramp to get the truck then I couldn't get it turn over. Checked wiring and connections everything was tight. The electric choke would engage but when I turned the key nothing. I was woandering if the key itself can go bad? I haven't had time to use a tester on it to see if I'm getting power to the switch because I got in late last night and working today. Just figured I'd ask real quick and get a few opinions from here. Also I checked the fuse, it was good and I replaced the starter solenoid last week. Where can I find this item? Thanks
 
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Re: keyed ignition ?

Re: keyed ignition ?

Marmon said:
I have a 1982 50 hp Johnson that I took out yesterday. It started up fine all day until I shut it off at the ramp to get the truck then I couldn't get it turn over. Checked wiring and connections everything was tight. The electric choke would engage but when I turned the key nothing. I was woandering if the key itself can go bad? I haven't had time to use a tester on it to see if I'm getting power to the switch because I got in late last night and working today. Just figured I'd ask real quick and get a few opinions from here. Also I checked the fuse, it was good and I replaced the starter solenoid last week. Thanks
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Try disconnecting the the starter wire and ground and hotwire it.
 
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Check for voltage at the starter solenoid when you turn the key to start. Does the solenoid click when you turn the key?
 
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No I don't get anything. I just replaced the starter solenoid last week though.
 
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You need to check the voltage from the switch at the starter solenoid with a volt meter. When you turn the key to start and then you should have battery voltage at the solenoid.
 
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Yes checked the solenoid today I do get power to the solenoid when I turn the key but it doesn't complete the circuit. Are the solenoids that sensitive? As stated above I just replaced it, been out twice since, now it seems to not be working again. Any ideas? Also while I was at it I checked the key switch. Should the housing below the threaded key port spin around? On mine I can spin it around it wont come off it just spins. Any thoughts? Thanks
 
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