richardbrown67@yahoo.com
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My engine starts well, warms up, boggs down, and finally dies and won't re-start. I'm suspecting electrical....
Would someone give me some quick tips about checking spark, checking compression, using a remote starter switch, and testing coils / powerpack?
1980 Johnson 70hp 3 cyl
Spark: I have instructions on how to hook up the spark tester tool. But what about anything else? Do I need to unhook the other spark plugs and use jumper wires to ground them to the block? Details, please?
Compression gauge: Do I take out all three spark plugs and ground the plug wires to the block while testing the cylinders? Details, please?
Using a remote starter: It's made for cars, so the instructions don't tell about boats. Is it just a matter of turning the key to the "on" position, hooking the remote starter to the starter solenoid contacts, and pressing the button? Details? I need to use a remote starter because this motor is on a 32' pontoon/house boat.
Assuming my problem is electrical, where should I start testing parts? Power pack? Coils? What else, and how?
I realize this post is probably too long with too many questions, but I'm in a hurry. It's late and I need to get to bed!
Thanks folks.
Richard
Would someone give me some quick tips about checking spark, checking compression, using a remote starter switch, and testing coils / powerpack?
1980 Johnson 70hp 3 cyl
Spark: I have instructions on how to hook up the spark tester tool. But what about anything else? Do I need to unhook the other spark plugs and use jumper wires to ground them to the block? Details, please?
Compression gauge: Do I take out all three spark plugs and ground the plug wires to the block while testing the cylinders? Details, please?
Using a remote starter: It's made for cars, so the instructions don't tell about boats. Is it just a matter of turning the key to the "on" position, hooking the remote starter to the starter solenoid contacts, and pressing the button? Details? I need to use a remote starter because this motor is on a 32' pontoon/house boat.
Assuming my problem is electrical, where should I start testing parts? Power pack? Coils? What else, and how?
I realize this post is probably too long with too many questions, but I'm in a hurry. It's late and I need to get to bed!
Thanks folks.
Richard