1976 johnson sensor coil

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35e76 I am ordering a manual.I have searched this forum.Everyone speaks of points and condensor.I have none.2 sets of wires coming from the stator.One set goes to terminal block/rectifier.Other set goes to the power pack.Also found mention of timebase sensor coil.On top of the stator there are 3 screws.Two of these screws look like they can be loosened and maby adjust the metal on the side of the stator putting them closer or further away from the flywheel.Is one of these the timebase sensor coil?
 

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Re: 1976 johnson sensor coil

What size motor do you have? I know on my 200 there are 4 screws, but yours may be different. Are you trying to remove the stator and timer assembly? If so, remove the flywheel, disconnect stator leads at terminal board and charge coil leads from Power Pack. Remove 4 screws, and remove stator. The timer assembly is held in place by four retaining clips and screws. These clips engage a Delrin ring (which has a T-shaped cross section) which fits around the timer base. When putting it back together, the timer base has a cast in brass bushing which rotates, with very close tolerance, on the upper bearing and seal assembly as the spark is advanced or retarded. Check carefully for dirt or damage which would cause difficulty in rotating the timer base. Lube upper bearing and seal assembly. Oil and assemble Delrin retainer to timer base.Reassembe flywheel key to crankshaft with outer edge parallel to center line of crankshaft. Apply screw loc to stator screws and torque to specs. Check tapers for signs of oil,burrs and nicks, they must be perfectly dry. Replace flywheel, but do not torque until after you check your spark , and it jumps 7/16 of an inch. Set timing with timing light. If timing is not correct, a readjustment of the full advance stop screw is required.
 

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Re: 1976 johnson sensor coil

HighTrim--It's a 35hp.There are small differences in what you said and what I have but I understood what you said and can see what you mean.To be more clear in what my motives are here,I am waiting for the manual.I can't be patient.I am trying to figure out.- - the hv coils get their signal from the power pack.The power pack gets it's signal from where?A sensor in the stator?Once I remove the stator there is nothing there that would produce a signal.Wires go from the stator to the power pack.Are these wires the signal?
 

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ok then it will be slightly different, the rundown I gave was for the 200 hp. As the flywheel magnets pass the charge coils, AC electricity is generated. The energy generated from the charge coil is fed to the power pack, where it is rectified from AC to DC and stored in capacitors.
 

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Re: 1976 johnson sensor coil

Excellent- - -So there is no gap adjustments for that.It just is what it is?
 

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Re: 1976 johnson sensor coil

Just one more thing HighTrim.This motor has not been running for about 8 years.Compression check with or with out a squirt of oil in the cylinders.Thanks
 

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Sensor coil and timer base are serviced as a unit. The sensor and charge coils are tested with an ohmmeter.
 

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There is a good thread you should read in the FAQ about "Awakening a sleeping outboard" . To create a benchmark, bring the motor to operating temp, check compression 1 cylinder at a time. I myself have never added oil, but others will let you know. If they are a bit off, a decarb may help even them out. What will be important is the difference between cylinders, not so much the reading. They should be within 10 percent of each other.
 
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