Hi. 1994 Johnson 88hp. Couldn't get it to start yesterday. Turn the key and it cranks, starter engages flywheel and spins it, but it won't turn over. It doesn't cough, smoke, nothing. So, I am thinking either there isn't any fuel in the cylinder to combust, or there isn't any spark to fire. I want to test the spark, and I have read alot here on the boards about testing it, but could someone lay out the steps on how it is done.<br /><br />I could really use the play by play - that is, do I pull just the plug wire, the whole plug, when do I turn the ignition, etc. I understand the idea behind it, but I really don't know the steps on how to do it.<br /><br />Also, some thing leading up to this (that may or may not be related) are: two weeks ago, I couldn't get it going at full throttle. The throttle was all the way down, but it seemed sluggish. The plugs were a little old (about 40 hours on them), so I bought new ones. That seemed to help a little, but not completely. Also, I added some fuel stabilizer and ran the motor for a good 2 hours last week to get the stablizer through it before laying it up for winter. I don't think that would have anything to do with it, but I figured I'd mention it. That was the last time I ran it before this happend, now I can't get it to turn over.<br /><br />The primer bulb in the fuel line is firm, so I think the fuel is getting there - unless there is something wrong, clog, etc. in the fuel pump or maybe in the carbs to deliver the fuel?<br /><br />Don't know yet, but I thought testing the spark would be a good first step. If anyone has any thoughts or could help with how to test spark, that would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks!