Iginition and starter trouble on 59 johnson

roger56

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Key switch for starter not working all the time. Works once then I might have to try it four or five times before it works again. Wiring? Changed switch same thing happened. The wiring looks new can it be tested? (the wires themselves) It seems there is too much wire inside the motor?
 

F_R

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Re: Iginition and starter trouble on 59 johnson

What size motor???? Might be the safety switch. Don't know what you mean by too much wire. Not original??
 

roger56

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Re: Iginition and starter trouble on 59 johnson

Not original wire looks new. at least 4 feet of extra wire under cowling. 18hp motor with electric srart and I believe electric choke? Looked at the cable today it say trailor cable with some numbers.two wires in the cable are cut. (7 total) only 5 wires are being used from the switch. What does safty switch look like?
 

roger56

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Re: Iginition and starter trouble on 59 johnson

18 hp Johnson What does safty switch look like?
 
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