spot_remover
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- Mar 21, 2005
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1993 Johnson 30hp long shaft electric start. 2cyl.<br /><br />model # J30TELETA<br /><br />i think i screwed up!!!!<br /><br /><br />i recently bought a used 30hp johnson electric start outboard. i was doing a little work on the boat today and i think i broke my motor. i'll try to be as precise as possible as to what i did and in what sequence. i was attempting to start my motor but it would not run for very long. i would prime it etc, but it would only run for a second, sputter then die. i didn't realize that i had disconnected the fuel supply, i actually thought that there was a problem with the tiller throttle linkage- i.e. the linkage wasn't opening the throttle plate.<br /><br />so this is what i did.... after messing with the plastic throttle handle i pulled the hood and manually opened the throttle plate- using the linkage nearest the carburetor- hit the start button and "CLICK!" that's it. now, i can hear an electrical sounding click when i depress the starter button but nothing happens. the starter is not being activated at all. what did i do? did i attempt to defeat some sort of safety and break my motor in the process? i will appreciate any and all advice.<br /><br />i can verify these things...<br /><br />the motor is in neutral<br />the kill switch clip is installed<br />the battery is fully charged<br /><br />if you need more information, i'll be glad to provide it if i can. i know this motor is good, i just wonder what i did to it to make it mad at me!<br /><br />thanks!<br /><br />mitchell
