1981 johnson 15hp no spark

BigNateK

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I have a 1981 johnson 15 Hp with no spark its off a buddys fishing boat and has sat for quite a few years. I dont have a book for it and was looking for somewhere to start. I apprecate any help!

Thanks,
Nate
 

Rick.

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Re: 1981 johnson 15hp no spark

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/outboard-wont-start-158071.html
This is from the top secret file at the top of this forum. Lots of good info. there. Also check Welcome to LeeRoy's Ramblings
for a whole lot of very good info regarding your motor. Any questions, just ask. There are lots of well informed helpers on this forum. That's a very good motor you have there if you have good compression and once you get it going you'll be very pleased with it. Best of luck. Rick.
 

BoatingCop

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Re: 1981 johnson 15hp no spark

Whatever you do, don't ever get rid of that motor! Once you get it going it will run forever and run hard with proper maintenance. I'm trying to find another one myself.
 

the machinist

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Re: 1981 johnson 15hp no spark

My first guess is that you may have some corrosion on any of the ground wires. This could be as simple as the ground wires under the coils to block.
 

Robj

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Re: 1981 johnson 15hp no spark

Could also be a failed powerpack.
 
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