Motot starts then quits .....any suggestions ?

jonesg

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Re: Motot starts then quits .....any suggestions ?

IS spark weak on all coils or just one, if its all then you would want to check other components as the power pack could be good.
If its less than all the coils try swapping coils around, clean coil grounds too.
Re-test again. You can make your own gap tester with 2 nails in a block of wood.

You really need to see the spark itself as it jumps the wider gap, it will be a bright blue snap if its good. The neon testers aren't suitable. Better off with 2 nails in a block of wood. What you want is a "go vs no go" test.

If it fails and swapping coils doesn't fix the weak hole then test the power pack, clean all connections first and re-try.

If the pack is good then test the stator.
 

SparkieBoat

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Re: Motot starts then quits .....any suggestions ?

the motor is finished..sell it to me for $10 then go buy a new one....LOL...just joking
 

OneLuv1979

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Re: Motot starts then quits .....any suggestions ?

I went by the local johnson cert mechanic today , spoke with him and decided to let him fix that , i still have the cowling latch froze on and the lower unit needs to be resealed , guess i will just come off the wallet and get the boat in the water asap ....

I do appreciate the help ..... I will post up with what he finds wrong ...
 
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