neptune1961
Cadet
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- May 11, 2011
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Recently put together a 1972 65hp Johnson with electric shift (65esl72s) and she now will not start. I bought it with the Lower unit removed and decided to do some maintenance
Work done: 1. Replaced water pump and some seals etc. All went back very nicely and filled with Johnson Premium Lube (type c).When joining the electric cables for the shift I noticed the colours from the Lower unit were Black and Black with a white stripe. I had to run 2 short sections of electrical wiring from the lower unit to the wires from the remote control (blue and green). Waterproofed them in but am able to swap around if need be
Question: Can anyone advise how to figure out which is which (Rev or Neut) or does it not matter until I can start it? Or do I have to ensure it is in neutral before starting?
Work Done 2. Serviced Carbs - gaskets, slow idle bearing and guide grommet, cleaned all passage ways, set float level etc
Question: Is there any sychronisation that needs to be done after a minor overhaul - My manual does not stipulate for this?
Work done 3. Replaced a solonoid on the top cylinder with a 'good' second hand one. (old one was cracked and not the same as the bottom 2). Also replaced spark plugs which I got from a BRP dealer and was assured the gap is perfect.
The engine started easily prior to this work being done. although I had not seen it used on the water.
Whilst my manual gives some troubleshooting advice it does not do so in any order and I was wondering if there is a sequence of tests I can do to determine why it is not firing up - Check plugs and they looked a little wet, maybe from me using the electrical choke, but after wiping still did not start.
Any ideas or pointing to relevant threads on this matter is trully apprecaited.
Work done: 1. Replaced water pump and some seals etc. All went back very nicely and filled with Johnson Premium Lube (type c).When joining the electric cables for the shift I noticed the colours from the Lower unit were Black and Black with a white stripe. I had to run 2 short sections of electrical wiring from the lower unit to the wires from the remote control (blue and green). Waterproofed them in but am able to swap around if need be
Question: Can anyone advise how to figure out which is which (Rev or Neut) or does it not matter until I can start it? Or do I have to ensure it is in neutral before starting?
Work Done 2. Serviced Carbs - gaskets, slow idle bearing and guide grommet, cleaned all passage ways, set float level etc
Question: Is there any sychronisation that needs to be done after a minor overhaul - My manual does not stipulate for this?
Work done 3. Replaced a solonoid on the top cylinder with a 'good' second hand one. (old one was cracked and not the same as the bottom 2). Also replaced spark plugs which I got from a BRP dealer and was assured the gap is perfect.
The engine started easily prior to this work being done. although I had not seen it used on the water.
Whilst my manual gives some troubleshooting advice it does not do so in any order and I was wondering if there is a sequence of tests I can do to determine why it is not firing up - Check plugs and they looked a little wet, maybe from me using the electrical choke, but after wiping still did not start.
Any ideas or pointing to relevant threads on this matter is trully apprecaited.
