1985 90 hp johnson want start

hkself

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ran great two days ago but now want hit a lick . got new plugs . plugs have weak r no fire on all 4 s/plug wiers
 

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Re: 1985 90 hp johnson want start

unplug the big red harness plug then jump the solenoid, and see if you have spark. you need a spark tester, and remote ignition switch to do it properly.
 

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Re: 1985 90 hp johnson want start

ok thanks it sparks good so what i do now
 

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Re: 1985 90 hp johnson want start

plug it back in an try it. if it does not work, you have a problem either in wiring harness or ignition switch, or insulation on wires inside controller. check for corroded connections.
 

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Re: 1985 90 hp johnson want start

i checked all wiring all looks good there is a two wire plug below the key and go no where it was like that when i got it also always ran rough at low speed but good at top speed
thanks
keith
 
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