no spark - 1972 johnson outboard 9.5hp

[torpeteo]

Hello - <br /><br />I am looking for some assistance in troubleshooting the ignition on my 1972 johnson 9.5hp.<br /><br />I have verified that I am getting no spark on the #2 cylinder. I have put in new spark plugs, new condensors, new coils, and new points.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I still have no spark on the #2 cylinder. Can anyone provide some additional ideas for troubleshooting? Right now I'm planning on yanking the flywheel (again) and verifying everything, but would appreciate any expert advice.<br /><br />thanks,<br />Pete

 

[steelespike]

Re: no spark - 1972 johnson outboard 9.5hp

Pete, First comfirm you have connected both coils correctly.Check the points carefully to be sure<br />there are no shorts.Be sure they actually open and<br />close correctly.If you reused the plug wires be sure they are sound.Check the routing of the wires to be sure they cant short to ground.<br /> Try swapping coils and wires between cylinders.<br /> Even if only temporary to see if fault follows coils.

 

[torpeteo]

Re: no spark - 1972 johnson outboard 9.5hp

Thanks! I didn't have a spark before or after I have replaced the coil, condensor, and points. I did go in, remove the coil again, and make sure things were all hooked up right. Everything looks OK visually - including the spark plug wires (the only element of the ignition electrical system which hasn't been replaced).<br /><br />Would switching the spark plug wires tell me anything (i.e. swap the two wires on the plugs)?<br /><br />If the plug wires look OK after a pretty careful visual inspection, could I still have a problem that would result in no spark?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Pete

 

[torpeteo]

Re: no spark - 1972 johnson outboard 9.5hp

Cool - I made a mistake when setting the points. I am now running on both cylinders (now to do some adjustments to the carb - it stalls when I attempt to idle.)<br /><br />Thanks for he assistance!<br /><br />peteo