'81 115 Johnson - No start

[Nuke1199]

I have a 1981 115 Johnson outboard. It has run really well in the past with no problems. I tried to start it this weekend after it has sat for the past 2 yrs. It turns over very slowly and will not even begin to catch. When I pull the plugs and tried to turn it over, it turned at a much higher RPM. Yet when I replaced the plugs it slowed way down again. Almost like there is too much pressure somewhere. The starter really strugles to turn the flywheel with the plugs installed. Any ideas what I can do to get it started?

 

[Sherman]

Re: '81 115 Johnson - No start

Sounds like low voltage on the battery. Hook up another battery with jumper cables and see if that helps.

 

[JB]

Re: '81 115 Johnson - No start

Sounds to me like corroded terminals on the battery cables. Take them all off and clean them shiny, then reattach.

Looking okay and being tight is not enough.

 

[Nuke1199]

Re: '81 115 Johnson - No start

Thanks guys, I will try both of those suggestions this evening and let you know what happens.