where does the wires go????

snodgrass.zach

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i need to know where the first cylinder is and so on...... i have a v4 johnson 75 hp if u do know can u tell me where to stand so im looking at it correctly please thanks
 

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Re: where does the wires go????

Standing in back of the engine, facing the spark plugs, the cylinders are marked as follows.

2.....1

4.....3
 

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Re: where does the wires go????

thanks alot........ do u know how to time it????? and also i have spark but when i turn the motor over it doesnt fire i put some starter fuel in it and it still dont start any suggestions????
 

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Re: where does the wires go????

Unless you've had that timing belt off, the timing should be okay.

Check compression. What are the readings?

Spark plugs out..... check spark to jump 1/4" gap with a strong blue spark on all cylinders. What do you have?
 

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Re: where does the wires go????

i havent done a compersion test yet!!!! i did have the motor running the other day and i do have spark on all the plugs and i just replaced the cap (very pricey) i had to tear the motor down and replace the gaskets..... i had water getting in the spark plugs..... how do u test the coil to see if it is putting out the right amps???
 

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Re: where does the wires go????

If you have spark coming directly from the coil that will jump a 1/4" gap with a strong blue lightning like flame.... a real SNAP, the coil is okay.
 
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