1971 johnson outboard no spark

redscolt

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model #6oesl-71c . no spark to plugs tested coil and got good ohms no spark from coil per tester what could it be . First time boat owner
 

dew2

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

Clean all the grounds then try it.
 

redscolt

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

Clean all the grounds then try it.

It started after a long time trying when I got it .It started 2 days ago at home ,but now it dont start .It cranks just fine
 

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

did you clean the coil grounds? clean the carb? try putting 1/2 tsp mixed fuel in the cylinders then start it,if it runs for a short time you have a fuel delivery problem
 

redscolt

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

Cleaned the carbs It is getting fuel but no spark. I am not to good with motors.I baught it because I had it running .
 
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AlTn

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

use the search box in the upper right corner <above the seadek ad>...type in..distributor ignition...scroll down to "Johnson 60hp.-Not Firing"..original post by BuckyBoy..read the posts there
 

redscolt

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Re: 1971 johnson outboard no spark

I heard it could be the kill switch wire , where is that and what color is it, where does it lead to
 
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