1976 johnson 135

[anderso8623]

Just got a 76 johnson 135. Rough shape. It will try to start but seems like there is no spark. It has 4 separate coils so i doubted that they are all bad. Everything seems to be in good working order it just wont turn over. Please help.

 

[JB]

Re: 1976 johnson 135

Far too little info to work with, anderson. Please be more detailed and give us facts as well as opinions.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1976 johnson 135

Begin with "won't turn over" To most of us, that would mean the starter won't crank the engine. Since you say it has no spark, I assume the starter is cranking the engine, but it won't fire and run----correct?

Does it crank the engine at a fairly good speed, or is it sluggish? It won't have spark unless it is turning at least 200 RPM. 300RPM would be more normal.

 

[anderso8623]

Re: 1976 johnson 135

You are correct. Sorry for lack of info, im new at this. It turns over but slow. The battery i was using is old so i will start with that see if it turns faster.

 

[anderso8623]

Re: 1976 johnson 135

Also, it has not been started since 05, any tips to get me started? Ie what will i need no mater what, sparks, impeller...

 

[xfbeast]

Re: 1976 johnson 135

Hi mate.
I also just brought a 1975 135hp Johnson and had the same problem as you it was turning over but not firing.
I hooked it up to a fully charged battery and also jumped it off a car to get it to fire as they need to turn at 200rpm as F.T has explained.
Also I took each coil off and cleaned all the connections as well as battery connections to battery and solinoid etc.
It took a bit but if it has been sitting for a while then it will need it.
I managed to get my motor started and run.