spark plug wiring on a mid 50's Johnson

[gmarshall43]

I recently replaced the plugs, wire and coils on a mid 50's Johnson, 15hp. I also cleaned out the carb and the compression is real good but I can't get the motor to start. I do have have good spark on both plugs. Does it matter what coil goes to what plug? I may have mixed the two up when I did this work.

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: spark plug wiring on a mid 50's Johnson

yes it does. it throw your timing off 180 degrees. my manual says: timing fixture pointer legs are marked "T" and "B" to indicate top and bottom cylinders.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: spark plug wiring on a mid 50's Johnson

Both set's of point's are set at .020. Simply reverse the plug lead's, and see if it will start.