Looking at a 60HP Johnson...no spark.

[tholdah]

I'm considering purchasing this motor. I am mechanical and can fix almost anything, but I am not sure about parts availability/$$$. The guy says it will turn over, has good compression, but has no spark. It's a V4. That's all I will know when/if I buy it.

 

[ben2go]

Usually it's something small like bad spark plug wires,points and condenser, or bad connection.

https://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/JOHNSON/parts.html
https://www.vintageoutboard.com/JEBatteryIgnition/JOHNEVINIgn_1.html

 

[bassboy1]

Just curious, but why are you looking at that particular motor?

 

[tholdah]

I'm looking at buying this motor to replace/upgrade from my current motor. I currently have a 35HP Johnson Seahorse about the same year. The motor is OK, but I have it on my 17' jon boat that is fully decked with 3 pedestal seats for 3 adults...it just doesnt have the push. I can get this 60HP for $150.

 

[bassboy1]

I am not going to say you shouldn't buy it, but I will say I wouldn't for that purpose. You will likely find that the motor is equivalent in power to a modern 50, and sucks down gas like nobody's business. Not to mention, it is quite heavy. JMHO.

 

[bassboy1]

How did you bump my post? It showed me posting that 32 minutes ago, yet it was weeks ago. I never knew you could bump a post without posting in it. :shock:

 

[tholdah]

I actually was trying to delete the post becasue it's no longer relavant. I think I went into "view my posts" in the upper right, clicked on the post, and then clicked Bump. Instead of deleting it, it moved it back to the top. #-o