Took the boat out to the harbor and turned the key and got a fizzle, singeing sound like there was some electrical issue. After fooling around held down the key for a little and then it spun the hex but not fast enough. So I put the hex in crackshaft manually and got it started.
The hex...
Hello
Weve been having trouble getting started, need to know which way to look.
The engine turns over starts putt putting a couple times then quits.
When the prop starts to move quick and starts putt putting the starter gear spinner comes down from the crankshaft and makes loud screeching...
Hello all,
My novice friends and I bought a sweet little boat with a 1975 Johnson 85 hp outboard that has a issue at startup, wonder if anyone could give a diagnosis or good start procedure so we can see we where we are wrong.
When we get it running she works fine and we have no issues...
