1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

bighh7

Seaman
Joined
Sep 13, 2011
Messages
53
Ive got this motor and it will only run if you hold the starter in , the moment you let go she dies . Got voltage on purple wire , bypassed the neutral safety switch and no change . Any ideas ?
 

boobie

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
20,826
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

Could be the power coils on the stator which run quick start and slow. Or else weak center flywheel magnets.
 

wutevvvver

Cadet
Joined
Apr 3, 2012
Messages
29
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

Do you mean hold the key in the start position or pushing in on the key to choke?
 

boobie

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
20,826
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

To check any electrical part on a mtr you need the proper test equipment and a good manual.
 

daselbee

Commander
Joined
Jan 20, 2009
Messages
2,765
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

wutevvver asked an important question...no answer....

I would also like to know the answer......
 

boobie

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
20,826
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

Good point Dasel. I reread the post and good ?????
 

bighh7

Seaman
Joined
Sep 13, 2011
Messages
53
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

i need to hold the key in the start position for the engine to keep running
 

bighh7

Seaman
Joined
Sep 13, 2011
Messages
53
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

I changed the stator , flywheel and powerpack over with the stb engine and no difference at all .
 

boobie

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
20,826
Re: 1998 250 hp hohnson ignition problem

Did you change the key switch ??
 
Top