Lubosleftboot
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Feb 26, 2006
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I have done a search but cant find my specific problem so I am starting this thread.
I bought a 3.3 direct drive Johnson of 1998 vintage yesterday but when I took it out today to test it, it conked out after 10 minutes and it now refuses to start.
I stripped and cleaned out the carb changed the plug for a new one but the engine only fires once then dies...Is this a dead power pack?The reason I ask is that there is a spark when I hold the plug against the head and crank the motor( a good strong spark) but I am not sure if you can get a spark on the outside of the motor but not on the inside?
Also I have tried some easy start and that normally starts engines even with totally knackered carbs so I am assuming this problem is electrical..
Have any of you guys had a similar problem with a wee Jonny and if you have how did you fix it..All advice is appreciated
LLB
I bought a 3.3 direct drive Johnson of 1998 vintage yesterday but when I took it out today to test it, it conked out after 10 minutes and it now refuses to start.
I stripped and cleaned out the carb changed the plug for a new one but the engine only fires once then dies...Is this a dead power pack?The reason I ask is that there is a spark when I hold the plug against the head and crank the motor( a good strong spark) but I am not sure if you can get a spark on the outside of the motor but not on the inside?
Also I have tried some easy start and that normally starts engines even with totally knackered carbs so I am assuming this problem is electrical..
Have any of you guys had a similar problem with a wee Jonny and if you have how did you fix it..All advice is appreciated
LLB