cpjohnson70
Cadet
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2006
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- 17
I have a johnson 70HP around (1977-1980). I recently put my boat in the water but I have a hard time starting it. This is my first time putting the boat in the water this year. I have changed my spark plugs, and the lower gear unit oil. I don't know why It took me more than an hour to manually started my motor with a pulling rope. Somehow I cannot start it with my ignition key. I just bought a brand new battery with 1000 MCA. After the motor manually started, I have no trouble starting it with my key. Can you please let me know what seems to be the problem? What action to I have to take to fix this problem? Can you please help me with this problem. <br /><br />I think I have a bad starter or the battery required more CCA. But if I have a bad starter, then how come after I manually started the motor, I can use my key to start the motor. Please, please, please, Help me. I really appreciate for your time and your kindness.