Re: [omc-boats] 1968 Johnson 155 wiring diagram

Thanks,
If the starter cranks the engine, would there be a fuse in the ignition circuit? I am aware of the corrosion issue.. probably wouldn't hurt to clean all contacts I can Find.
Mike

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> Hi Mike,
>
> Finding a replacement ignition coil shouldn't be too hard. I'm pretty sure,
> unlike other electrical devices, they are not "marine" rated, which means
> pretty much any auto 6V coil will work. The 6V coil is wired to provide extra
> juice while cranking in the START position. When the START switch is released
> to RUN the BALLAST resistor (mounted near the coil on the motor) drops the
> 12-14 volts down to the coils' rated 6-7 v rating.
>
> But before replacing your coil, check the wiring's physical condition. On
> boats this old, there's a very high probability that electrical connections
> and fuse holder contacts become oxidized or corroded, in effect become
> high-resistance or "open" circuits. An inexpensive multimeter can help you
> troubleshoot, for high-resistance which can cause excessive voltage drops.
> Pretty sure can locate a wiring schematic in the SELOC OMC Stern Drive Repair
> Manuals, which is handy to have around for reference.
>
> If the 68 Reveler windshield is the fold-down type, you might want to expand
> your search to other OMC boats that used the same or similar setup. I think
> the original 66 Reveler shared its windshield with the Evinrude Sweet 16, but
> your later 68 reveler, I think shared windshields w/ the early (66-67) 19'
> Evinrude Rogues, and possibly all years of the 14' Evinrude Playmates and
> Johnson Caprices. I believe some of these were flat, while some had a reverse
> curvature? Does yours have the ventilator feature along the bottom?
>
> Lee Shuster
> Salt Lake City
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Sweeney"
> To:
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 9:15 PM
> Subject: [omc-boats] 1968 Johnson 155 wiring diagram
>
>
> > In search of a wring diagram for a 1968 Johnson Reveler 155. Can't seem to
> > get a spark, I think it's the coil but would like to investigate further.
> > Suggestions for where to find a coil would also be appreciated.
> >
> > Mike,
> > Bartlett, Il
> >
> > btw., still looking for a windshield for 1968 Johnson Reveler (just thought
> > I'd mention that again... just in case)
> >
> >
>
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Received on Monday, 23 August 2004