1979 johnson 35 hp runs great, gets hot, no spark.<br /><br />Brick,<br />It was the CDI unit :D . Thanks for everyones help,I got the manual, and your guys suggestions saved me over $300.<br />Thanks Again!
I have an electric start 1979 35hp Johnson long shaft, it has always run great until recently.It runs perfect for 45min to 1 1/2 hour, then completely dies and will not restart until it cools. I lose spark, or get intermittent spark, which electrical component is the likely culprit?