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    flywheel not engaging with crankshaft, Johnson 50hp 1996.

    Hi all, a very recent and sudden problem arose after I have attended to and fixed lots of problems on my Johnson BJ50 BELEDS. The starter motor works, and engages with the flywheel. The flywheel spins, but the crankshaft doesn't turn. I suspect I didn't put the flywheel on tightly enough months...
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    Johnson BJ50 BELEDS (1996 50 hp 2-cyl) No start.

    Hi everyone, I can't get the above engine to turn over. On cleaning contacts etc. at the 6-socket connector, I accidently put a screwdriver across the two middle sockets, and the engine turned over perfectly. So the solenoid, starter etc., are O.K., and now I need to get into the key switch ( I...
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    Manual tilt assist cable seems non-replaceable, 1996 Johnson 50

    Hi all. The cable on my 1996 Johnson 50hp (BJ50 BELEDS) has broken. I was going to order a replecement, and thought this should be part no. 0436202. However, when I tried to remove the bottom end of the cable from the cylinder and main unit, it would not move at all until I broke it off. Now...
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    where to apply multimeter leads, stator/power pack test.

    Hi, I've had a no spark issue on my 96 Johnson 50hp 2 cylinder outboard. My first diagnostic tests directed me to replace the rectifier and the stator. Still no spark. To test the stator, and power pack, where do I attach the DVA multimeter probes? I originally disconnected the stator from the...
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