1988 Johnson 70hp, No spark

ChapChap

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im not geeting spark on any of the three cylinders. Not sure where to start looking for the problem. Hoping its someting simple like the kill swithch but not sure how to chek it.
 

boobie

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Re: 1988 Johnson 70hp, No spark

First thing to do is remove the black/yellow wire from the power pack. If you have spark then it's a wiring harness prob. If not, you have a mtr prob.
 

ChapChap

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Re: 1988 Johnson 70hp, No spark

Found a short in the harness plug. Cleand it up and running like a champ.
Thanks
 
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