O/B won't start

Chuckie25

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Recently my 1989 100hp Johnson sunk. It was under water for approx 3-4 hours before I could get it afloat. Blewout the engine real well, took down carbs and cleaned them, changed spark plugs, new fuel and clean all fuel lines. Began cranking and within a few chranks it started but idled rough. Cleaned plugs once again and the same thing happened. The above was repeated a few times with the same results, then it stop starting completely. I repeated all of the above and nothing. I then discovered my spark plugs are not firing at all. Any suggetions? Have I shorted something out does something need to be change.<br /><br />Any Help would be greatly appreciated<br />Thanks
 

sloopy

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Re: O/B won't start

maybe the points are history, or does this use the battery as the ignition systom :)
 

sloopy

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Re: O/B won't start

change the battery if that does not work it is the points (if it has them) also check the alternator :) (
 

clanton

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Re: O/B won't start

This engine does not have points, or need the battery for ignition. Clean all wire connectors, and grounds.
 

Chuckie25

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Re: O/B won't start

Thanks Clanton!<br />If cleaning is not the answer, do you have any other siggestions<br />could it posibly be the powerpack or coils? :confused:
 

sloopy

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Re: O/B won't start

sorry, I new it had to be somethin with ignition :) I am more of a20 horse and under type of guy:)
 
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