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    How to diagnose no start condition on 5 HP Force motor?

    Thanks J, for the guidance: I have begun a new thread as the question has changed... I was not pulling the rope fast enough to generate a spark. When I pulled the rope swiftly, I saw several blue sparks. However they shall not jump 7/16"; only 1/8". Unfortunately, the motor did not start...
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    How to diagnose no spark on 5 HP Force motor?

    Thanks for the info & help Jj02: I am posting anew as the question is a different one now. This 2 cycle, pull-start motor last ran 2 yrs ago & then has sat in a humid garage on a cement floor. I have spent some hrs familiarizing myself with the motor & brushing off the dirt on the exterior...
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    How to gain access to a Force 5 HP flame arrestor?

    Greetings: I have just acquired a Force 5 HP outboard motor which does not start. It has not been used for 2 yrs. No info came with it; so I don't know what model yr it is. I am mechanically inclined, with tools. Marine motors & terminology are new to me. I have ordered a service manual for the...
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