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    Spark Question.....

    Looking for advise and guidance, hope somone can help me out.Insalled new battery, and have problems...engine turns...no spark...<br />I was wondering what is the order in which you check the current coming from the battery? <br />Reason being i have my boat in the shop and are getting two...
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    General Question......

    Can anybody giv me a idea on how to diagnose a spark problem?<br />From what i understand the trigger is checked first, then stator, coils, then power pack.<br />Is this the right order?<br />I have my boat in the shop, and are getting different stories from service manager, then one from the...
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    Help....Question....

    Does anyone out there know the correct order, or procedure on checking spark problems. <br />From what i understand the Trigger would be the first to test, then stator, coils and power pack?<br />Being that the current from the battery would first hit the trigger and go on down the line.<br />I...
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    1991 50 hp Force, No Spark

    Purchased used boat and motor Thursday eve, Engine ran fine at time of sale. Very clean, checked out very good. Friday morning went out and fired back up on muff in yard, ran great, no problems.Saturday am, went out changed out old battery, hooked up trolling motor to weaker battery, engine...
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    Just about to give ..

    Have 1978 85 hp, Javelin , <br />Motor runs fine for first few minutes, runs real well.Full throttle, half and idle.<br />After that motor boggs out,while trying to accelerate to more than half throttle. Motor bucks alittle, but wont go more than half throttle. Idle is just fine, i stop the boat...
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    Inline Fuel Filter

    Question on a inline fuel filter i just intalled. <br />Is it normal to have a bubble in it?, You can see it inside the glass. <br />Motor runs good, no leaks, good fuel pressure.<br />Thanks....jas.....<br />p.s. Still having problem with coil, see coil and solenoid thread.....jas....
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    Coil and Solenoid

    Have Johnson 85 etlr78 ,<br />Question, Solenoid...tried to replace with automotive solenoid, new from auto parts place. <br />1978 Ford 302 solenoid for car engine identical to one on boat motor. Hooked up and wont even click, have power, can cross jump and it will work, but nothing from a key...
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    1978 Johnson 85hp Javelin

    Tonight i have reached the final stage of getting my motor into shape. In the yard here at the house i repaired the fuel lines and replaced filter and gaskets in the system. The motor runs well except for a little smoking, burning off the bugs. I put b-1 in the fuel system and it seems to be...
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