1991 100HP Johnson Won't Start

Kaladin

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Hello everyone. First time working on an outboard so forgive my ignorance. My fathers 1991 100HP Johnson j100stleie wasn't starting and after following tests we determined it was the starter not engaging the flywheel so we went about replacing that and since he wasn't sure when the solenoid was done he wanted that replaced also. Now here's where I get lost having replaced the two parts and connecting the battery the motor tried starting on it's own. I knew the wires were connected as before because I took pictures to make sure. After doing research I decided to put the old solenoid back on and the automatic starting stopped but now the motor won't try to start at all. Like I said I'm new to working on outboards so I'm lost. Any suggestions?

Also I posted this on another forum if it looks familiar to you that's why...
 

racerone

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If it won't crank over check the fuse on the wiring harness of the motor.-----There should be one about 5/8" long and 20 amp.
 

Kaladin

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If it won't crank over check the fuse on the wiring harness of the motor.-----There should be one about 5/8" long and 20 amp.

I see if I can find that thanks.

Edit: I found the fuse and it's good.
 
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