no spark 40 hp johnson

Ratchet

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I changed points on a 62 johnson 40 h p it ran for a few min. then one cyl lost spark, I swaped plugs but same cyl no spark I was wondreing if I could switch coils or test to see if that is the problem?
 

JB

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Re: no spark 40 hp johnson

Yes, Ratchet. You can swap coils, and plug wires.<br /><br />But I think a close check on the new points would find your trouble.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 

Ratchet

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Re: no spark 40 hp johnson

should all three wires(condensor,coil and black wire from harness)go to screw on points? I'm assuming so, cause other side works.
 
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