Recent content by redart

  1. R

    Ignition wire routing

    Hi, Just installed a new powerpack on my Sea-Horse. The old powerpack had it's wires sheathed all the way up to where they insert, but the new one doesn't. Will these wires be ok being in contact with the block ?.
  2. R

    Bolt size for 6hp flywheel puller?

    Anyone tell me the correct sized bolts to buy for inserting into the 3 holes on the flywheel ? 1981 6hp Sea-Horse (I think). Thanks.
  3. R

    Help interpreting compression test results

    Hi, STILL trying to get my '81 6hp Sea-Horse to start. Just run compression test and got the following results - top 90 psi, btm 73 psi. After I put some engine oil in each cylinder I got top 105, btm 125 ! Can anyone help me interpret these results ?. I did the tests with both spark plugs...
  4. R

    Low or no compression

    Hi, I've kinda asked this question in another post (thumb compression test) but didn't really get a clear answer, so I'll try again. Question is......will very low compression in both cylinders of a 6hp 2 stroke engine stop it from firing?. I mean not even a cough or splutter!. I have spark and...
  5. R

    Thumb compression test?

    Hello again.....still trying to get my 6hp '81 Sea-Horse to fire up. Fuel and spark seem to be ok, which leaves timing and compression, right?. So far I've only managed to get one pop out of it, which happened on the first pull after I blew compressed air through the carb and into the plug...
  6. R

    Sparks but no fire!

    Hi, Am having trouble starting a '81 Johnson 6 hp. I have sparks on both plugs when held against the block, and fuel going all the way up to the carb. What I don't have is any sign of life when I pull the starter rope. Not even a cough, sneeze or splutter. I tried squirting some fuel into the...
  7. R

    Single yellow spark

    Hi All, I have an '81 6 Hp sick Sea-Horse with only one fairly weak looking yellow spark when the plugs are held against the block. If I swap the orange wires coming from the power pack the spark moves from one plug to the other, so I assume both the coils (and plugs) are fine. I've checked...
See more
Top