1971 50 hp johnson motor no start!

fortierk

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ok here's the deal...I bought the service and repair manual for my motor. The problem I was having with the motor is that the key won't start the motor...it seems completely dead...I can't pull start it either. Yesterday I tried to jump start the starter....and not that nothing happened....the starter started turning....but it won't turn the fly wheel...could this be a solenoid problem? If so....is it possible to get these parts today? Or could the problem be that I didn't have enough power going to the starter? I used 70amps of power....should I have used more?

Kelly
 

fortierk

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Re: 1971 50 hp johnson motor no start!

I also wanted to know what parts I can use that would be interchangeable with this year and make of motor, seeing as I'm having a hard time locating parts that are new! I have a 1970-75 chrysler 50hp outboard motor...would any parts from that engine fit with a 71 Johnson?

Kelly
 
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