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    Reversed battery connections on 85 Johnson 50HP Outboard

    Update: Sorry for my late update on this. Here's the latest. I replaced the rectifier on the motor, it still cranked, but unfortunatly would not turn over. Before checking for the existance of spark being formed at the spark-plug when cranking, I noticed that the other electrical items on the...
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    Reversed battery connections on 85 Johnson 50HP Outboard

    Larry, Thank you so much for posting these wiring diagrams. I'm printing them now. I'll post a followup response once my new rectifier arrives and I've installed it. -Max
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    Reversed battery connections on 85 Johnson 50HP Outboard

    Larry, Yes, I did check the below things yesterday, thank you for mentioning these ideas also: > Is the safety lanyard clip in place? Is the motor getting gas? Is the fuel hose hooked up properly? When the new rectifier comes in, I'll install it, and if it doesn't help things, I'll try the...
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    Reversed battery connections on 85 Johnson 50HP Outboard

    T.R. & Larry, Thank you for your replies, I appreciate it. I did check all of the fuses, none had blown. I just ordered a new rectifier online, should have that in a few days to try. Thanks again for your advice that the fuel solenoid probably didn't fail. I did some googling last night on...
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    Reversed battery connections on 85 Johnson 50HP Outboard

    Hello, I was working on my 16 ft. C-Dory in the evening, the lighting I had wasn't great, and I managed to hook the positive voltage lines to my engine to the negative terminal and the negative voltage lines of my engine to the positive terminal. Needless to say, I saw the spark on the battery...
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    Dual 15HP motors on a 16 ft. C-Dory

    I appreciate the info. -Max
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    Dual 15HP motors on a 16 ft. C-Dory

    Hello, I have an 50 HP 2-stroke Johnson outboard on my 16 ft. C-Dory Angler. I have a 2005 (?) 15 HP 4-stroke Nissan that I bought at auction (essentially new) that I figured I'd use on one of my boats. Has anyone ever powered their 16 ft. C-Dory with (2) 15 HP outboards (and hooked up the...
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