1969 Johnson 55 No spark?

CAMLEE

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I'm new to these boat motors, I have a 1969 55 Horse Johnson 3cyl motor. It has fuel going to it but will not fire. I took a plug out and grounded it to the motor tried cranking and I do not see a spark, while cranking. Sometimes as I turn the key off I will get a spark, and the last couple of times I got a backfire as I turned it off. The main wiring harness is a bit abused and wires have some bare spots(which i have covered with black tape. I'm new to this and would like to know where to start.<br /><br />Thank you Don :confused:
 

CAMLEE

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Re: 1969 Johnson 55 No spark?

Thanks for your help but I'm very very new to boat motors and have no clue what a trigger is. Any other info would be great. Since post I've regapped the points and adjusted the antibackward spring. :D
 
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