Search results

  1. N

    No Spark - 1962 Electramatic

    We've been trying to crank up this 75-hp Johnson (Model # V4AL-14L, S/N: 2292845) that came with my 16-yr old son's boat. Replaced the spark plugs, wires, points, condenser, rotor and coil. Still no spark! Starter cranks strong, so I'm wondering if we're grounding out somewhere before it gets...
  2. N

    Rotor Part Number??

    Have a 1962 (?) 75-hp Electramatic, model number: V4A-14L, S/N: 2292845. Trying to order all of the ignition parts here on iboats. Cannot seem to find a part number for the distributor rotor. Can anybody provide?<br /><br />Thank You!
  3. N

    Johnson Electramatic

    My 16-yr old son bought himself a 1960 or 1961 Larson Sea Lion this past weekend, as a project boat. It came with a Johnson Electramatic motor. Owner said it was an 80-hp, but there are no markings to indicate so. Model # V4AL-14L, S/N: 2292845. Could any one confirm the horse power rating...
  4. N

    Waxing a Painted Hull??

    Back in June we finished painting our hull with Pettit Easypoxy paint. It's starting to look like it could use a waxing, but was wondering if any one has any recommended wax product that wouldn't hurt the paint finish? Can an electric buffer be used?<br /><br />Contacted Pettit direct and their...
  5. N

    Bad Distributor Trigger?

    Have a 1967 Merc 1100SS (breakerless ignition). Motor only runs while holding key in start position. I've read where that usually means the trigger is bad. Does anyone know a simple way to test this with a standard volt/ohm meter to determine for sure if the trigger is at fault?<br /><br...
  6. N

    Envinrude Shift Box/Controls

    Can anyone tell me if my Evinrude Shift Box/Control used with a '73 Evinrude V4 135-hp, will work with a '76 Johnson 85-hp motor?<br /><br />Hoping for a quick response, if possible.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />George
  7. N

    Need help with old Merc ignition !!!!!!!!!!

    Desperately needing all the expert advice possible. My 1967 Mercury 1100 (s/n: 2114850) was in the shop to get it running for our maiden voyage this Sunday. The mechanic hot wired the motor overriding the remote controls. Motor started right up and ran very strong. As soon as he'd let his...
Top