89 200 hp johnson no spark

[ww2bar]

I have a limited knowledge but I am willing to try. I am using a clymers book
The engine was hard starting all summer. I thought it was a fuel problem because the engine would eventually start. Now I have no spark at all (all cylinders). I have been all over the message boards reviewing everybodies comments. I have tried the following.
Jumped red lead from battery to black and yellow wire on selenoid no luck.
Removed Bk/Yl wire from key switch no spark
Checked ohm reading from stator wire 2 sets of Br wires(plug connection) leading into power pack showed reading of 930 on both sets
I however get no readings at all on the 2 sets of 4 wire (A,B,C,and D) plugs from the timer base (I think) into the power pack.
I looked at the stator, black square in the front seems to be leaking or melted a bit.
I do not have a DVA to test voltage. Can it be tested with a regular meter. Should I just get a new timer base and stator it about $500 for both. What additional test should I conduct. Compression on cylinders 85 x 5 and one 70.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 89 200 hp johnson no spark

Don't jump from a red source to any black & yellow wire.

Disconnect the red cannon plug and check for spark again. You'll have to jumo the starter solenoid or go directly to the starter. Check spark with the plugs out and a good spark checker. Do not try to start the motor with the red cannon plug - check spark only. You'll have to way to shut it off other than trying to flood it.

Also look up under the flywheel and make sure none of the 6 outer magnets are loose.

 

[ww2bar]

Re: 89 200 hp johnson no spark

dhadley
Can you describe where the red cannon plug is located so I can give it a try
Thanks

 

[ww2bar]

Re: 89 200 hp johnson no spark

Ran into a few problem, snaped stator bolt. I had to retap. Replaced Stator, timer base and rectifier. Tried starting w/o sucess. checked for spark which was good on all six. I came back the next day w/ portable gas tank and she started right up. Hover it is running quite fast 1300 RPM. Litature that came w/ parts stated that the engine should be retimed after replacement. Never did this before I think I will leave this w/ a pro in the spring.
I replaced all gas lines, filters, and antisiphon valve this summer. I was unable to replace pick up tube in take but I inspected it by removing the sender unit. It was not clogged and looked clean. I have a clear racor filter which looked good. I don't know if its the gas that may have separated or the line itself. Primer bulb did not feel right from the internal tank. Thanks for all the help