Checking For Spark - 1969 Johnson 6 hp Outboard Motor

Checking to see if there is any spark at the spark plugs on this 1969 Johnson SeaHorse 2 stroke 6 hp outboard engine. Now that the compression test has been done and there is enough compression that the engine should run, I am doing a spark test as well as pulling the flywheel so that I can check the points, cleaning the contact points and checking the gap at the points to see if there is a spark.
My small boats need a decent small outboard engine and this 1969 Johnson outboard motor was purchased recently but apparently hasn't run in a few years and I will be seeing if I can get it running to use on my 14 foot and 12 foot V hull aluminum boats.
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Problems using a cheap spark tester tool on this Johnson outboard engine.
02:36 How I will be checking the 6 hp Johnson outboard motor for spark in this video
03:12 The vintage original Champion J4J spark plugs that are in my 1969 Johnson 6 hp outboard
05:06 Checking for spark on the top cylinder one - old Johnson 2 stroke outboard
05:24 Checking for spark on the bottom cylinder two - old Johnson 2 stroke outboard
05:40 Swapping the spark plug to retest the top cylinder for spark
06:00 Removing the flywheel Johnson 6 hp outboard motor
07:10 Using a flywheel puller to remove the flywheel Johnson 6 hp outboard engine
11:00 Visually inspecting the flywheel, points, coils, condensers Johnson 6 hp outboard engine
11:39 Cleaning the contact points on the Johnson 6 hp outboard motor
12:44 Checking the points gap on the Johnson 6 hp outboard engine
13:35 Retesting for spark on the top cylinder one - old Johnson 2 stroke outboard motor
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[@scottmu1]

those old sea horse motors were so good that people often forget to maintain them properly ..one of the best small motors ever built imo....great buy for 200

[@BD-oo6ru]

I tend to leave the plugs out to make turning it over easier while checking things like this. May also be worth checking the push to stop to make sure it's not grounding out and killing the spark

[@FVMissPaula]

I lost you at "Don't hammer on this". 😂

[@corydunaway]

I picked one up the other day. Flywheel wasn't bad, i got it off with a socket and pry bar then just lifted up by hand

[@JCinematic]

Famous last words "We are going to spend some money on it now" lol we have all been there before :)

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yup!

[@captain8810]

Once wheel puller is tight ,lightly tap the top of the big bolt. That’s why the impact wrench freed it flywheel. Fair winds!

[@gillgetter3004]

They’re original plugs and I’d replace them. Put plug to engine block to check spark. Maybe coil? I replaced all ignition on a 71 same motor as yours ( much worse condition) . Rebuilt everything possible my cooling passages were packed with sand!!! Took motor completely apart. All parts gaskets ign impeller thermostat and housing etc etc etc about 200.00 initial cost of motor 50.00 giving it to someone who needs it to get out fishing 👍

[@skipperstan]

Very interesting video, I am working on a similar Outboard too. 👍

[@JamesSmith-wy7zk]

My guess a bad condenser. Go ahead and do an ohm test on coils too. Can’t wait for next episode.

[@chrismccartney8668]

One check I would do early is replace old hard leads and old hardened plug caos.. I have seen a number of outboards where the spark was jumping down old spark plugs as it is cracked//Dirty/wet or leads have gone hard and inflexible..and spark tracks...

[@dustinjordon9620]

More than likely points and condenser. Sometimes the insulation on the coils can crack and cause issues.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah, that's probably my next step

[@chrismccartney8668]

Spark tester is broken it should clip tightly to plug anf gsp should be changed using a threaded rod my does and works well !!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah the one I have is junk

[@jefferygodfrey9400]

That motor was built the year I was born I need my points adjusted 😅

[@barrywarren4221]

With the experience I have on outboards, I would just put a coil on it. Everything else looked good, so you said.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks! So you'd do that before buying an inexpensive set of points and condenser?

[@gillesgomez3091]

Maybe you should change points, condensers and plugs. This is such an old engine. These parts are as serviceable as impeller is. But I agree on the possibly dead coil too.

[@chuckb9867]

Will this engine ever be for sale I had one when I was like 10 now I'm 60 I'd buy it for nostalgia

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Hmmm - Are you close to Maryland? I am serious!

[@chuckb9867]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I'm in Connecticut I will try to contact you by email

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

14:05 nothing wrong with extra spare parts, it is a 55 year old outboard, maybe get the extras while you can

[@chrismccartney8668]

Swap coils to test ?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I was thinking about doing that.

[@24hrMusic]

could it also be a bad cable?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes!

[@JoshDoesStuff785]

hey man i got a 1968 6hp johnson, im also a marine machanic.

[@paoloflores9772]

Hi JoshDoesStuff875 I have question I have the same outboard I cleaned the car did the water pump and it turns on right away I was just wondering it seems to smoke a lot wich lead me to believe it might be running to rich what would it be you're recommendation on how many turns to leave it with? Any help will be much appreciated thank you in advance

[@JoshDoesStuff785]

@@paoloflores9772 While you are turning your rich/lean knob to more lean you should listen to hear whether it is runing smoother or not you may want to keep it going rich otherwise your motor can overheat but if when you are turning it lean and the smoke gets better and it runs smoother than you should keep it where you would like by the way it takes a few seconds for the ajusting to start to work

[@Scott-ec4ux]

Coil *