40hp Johnson VRO-won't fire @ plugs but starter works ok

SStarcrafter

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My 1988 VRO 40hp Johnson won't start-
ck'd motor 20a fuse-ok,all 12v connections@ battery-ok, starter spins but no spark @ either plug !
this motor has always fired up after winter storage with no problems...whats up ?
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 40hp Johnson VRO-won't fire @ plugs but starter works ok

Well for starters check your emergency kill switch and make sure you didn't trip it.
 

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Re: 40hp Johnson VRO-won't fire @ plugs but starter works ok

Well for starters check your emergency kill switch and make sure you didn't trip it.
i already bypassed kill switch yrs ago....so guess my problems are @ power head side of wiring...?
thanks
 

Will Bark

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Re: 40hp Johnson VRO-won't fire @ plugs but starter works ok

Do you have a neutral start switch? If so, try jumping it.
 
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