Re: 1971 50hp Johnson

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August 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm #62518
Don
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    Don’t know if Frank and I are saying the same thing, and don’t want to cloud the issue………..
    Yes, if it cranks too slowly with the electric start, there will be no spark….Be sure the battery is fully charged and the alternator is working properly…
    And yes, the unit does "default" to forward gear as a fail safe if power is lost….But, no, it should not shift into forward gear immediately when the key is turned "off". If the engine "bangs into forward gear" when the key is turned off, you have an alternator problem….Check stator windings, alternator rectifier, and shift diodes, aka "monkey balls".
    Again, not trying to cloud the issue, Frank and I are probably saying the same thing….
    Don