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What is the switch on top of the shift mechanism? I have wire that is not connected. Have no idea where it goes. It is a black wire. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Keith
How is this done? I have an inductive pick-up timing light, and the motor is mounted so I could check at the lake under load if necessary. I could also use help in making the spark checking tool. I know I have seen it on here, but, now I can't find. I think I have a dead coil. I show it...
Motor will not get my boat on plane. 3000 RPM under load. 125 PSI on all cylinders. Fuel pump check valve had a pin hole, I rebuilt the pump. Motor runs perfect other than the fact it will not achieve more than 3000 RPM. I have rebuilt carbs, (they were clean and clear). Could it be a coil? I...
I have a 1978 140 Johnson. 3 wire trim. Will go down but not up?? Can short across solenoid and it goes up fine. I installed a new solenoid. It made no difference. I have it wired per the diagram in the cover over the solenoid. New switch in the binnacle control. Full of fluid. Any ideas...
