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1978 115hp Johnson

3/17/18 @ 4:30 PM
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Keep a Tight Line
User since 3/17/18

I have a 1978 Johnson on my boat.  I have not used the boat in over 10 years as I got out of fishing.  Well I have missed it and want to get back on the water.

The boat needs a few things as you can imagine, but before I get to deep I wanted to make sure it will still run.  I put in a NEW battery, clean terminals, checked fuses, and there is no wire damage.  

When I turn the key there is a "click" on the motor.  Of course that would be the solenoid.  Nothing else happens.  I had someone work with me to turn the key and see where we loose power using a multi-meter.  Odd thing is, we can't find power anywhere, even to the solenoid.  Now I realize how stupid that sounds because we do know how to use a multi-meter.

So of course the starter does nothing, just sits there.


The boat is located in Deerfield and I am hoping that someone is willing to help me through this.

Any thoughts?

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4/24/18 @ 4:12 PM
mattw
mattw
PRO MEMBER User since 5/6/16

Incase you have not figuted it out yet, I would make sure you dont have a safety kill switch that is not working . My 1984 rude had one and the very first time the boat was in the water at the launch it would not start becaise the switch which was brand new did not close the way it was suppose to in order for the boat to start 

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