Before I go an order a new CDI unit I wanted to double check my findings. Initial problem with the boat while at the lake it would be running fine then start dying. It wouldn't sputter or anything it would just slowly go back idle and if I didn't pull throttle back to idle it would die. It was almost like it was running out of fuel. This progressively got worse. Last lake trip it never restarted on lake and has not started since.
Initial findings:
1. I have no voltage on the grey wire on the positive post of the coil, key on, all wires connected (I'm not sure that I'm testing this correctly per the article from http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CHEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdielectronics.com%2FTechService%2FDVA%2520Explained.pdf&ei=N3oUUKKyLY-E8QSJtICgBw&usg=AFQjCNHs9YoujO_P3ZVxRsorbCVaNxN7-w as I'm not using a DVA adapter and have not tested for AC voltage)
2. When disconnected and key on I get a steady 6.xx volts DC on the grey wire
3. My trigger wire on the distributor does fluctuate my digital fluke meter
4. My light blue wire has 12.xx volts at the distributor
5. The ground wire from the CDI box when disconnected from the coil gives .2 ohms when I tough the opposite lead to the distributor ground
6. The back of the CDI unit filler material used to insulate the electronics is soft and appears to have melted downward.
Other items:
1. This has a magna power electric ignition
2. I assume based on my reading that this is a battery CDI setup and not a magna power2, as none of the troubleshooting directions for the magna power2 seem to apply.
3. I have not disconnected the trigger lead from the distributor and done the touch to ground test as I don't believe if I have enough voltage going to the coil it makes a difference.
4. I recently installed this motor and did the wiring hook up myself. We went from a Force 90hp to this motor. I had a boat shop install the motor. I used one of my tilt trim wires to power the blue CDI wire and I have it jumpered underneat the dash to switch power on key. We had a few successful lake trips and have 3 hours on this motor.
5. Maybe this is for a seperate topic but the 2 wires that come from the old magneto are just cut off and don't connect to anything. I believe I don't have any charging of my battery happening because these don't have an alternator or generator, correct? yes, my battery voltage stayed well over 11.5 volts during lake trips and is currently charged completely.
I'm just looking for some feedback before I buy a CDI setup.
Initial findings:
1. I have no voltage on the grey wire on the positive post of the coil, key on, all wires connected (I'm not sure that I'm testing this correctly per the article from http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CHEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdielectronics.com%2FTechService%2FDVA%2520Explained.pdf&ei=N3oUUKKyLY-E8QSJtICgBw&usg=AFQjCNHs9YoujO_P3ZVxRsorbCVaNxN7-w as I'm not using a DVA adapter and have not tested for AC voltage)
2. When disconnected and key on I get a steady 6.xx volts DC on the grey wire
3. My trigger wire on the distributor does fluctuate my digital fluke meter
4. My light blue wire has 12.xx volts at the distributor
5. The ground wire from the CDI box when disconnected from the coil gives .2 ohms when I tough the opposite lead to the distributor ground
6. The back of the CDI unit filler material used to insulate the electronics is soft and appears to have melted downward.
Other items:
1. This has a magna power electric ignition
2. I assume based on my reading that this is a battery CDI setup and not a magna power2, as none of the troubleshooting directions for the magna power2 seem to apply.
3. I have not disconnected the trigger lead from the distributor and done the touch to ground test as I don't believe if I have enough voltage going to the coil it makes a difference.
4. I recently installed this motor and did the wiring hook up myself. We went from a Force 90hp to this motor. I had a boat shop install the motor. I used one of my tilt trim wires to power the blue CDI wire and I have it jumpered underneat the dash to switch power on key. We had a few successful lake trips and have 3 hours on this motor.
5. Maybe this is for a seperate topic but the 2 wires that come from the old magneto are just cut off and don't connect to anything. I believe I don't have any charging of my battery happening because these don't have an alternator or generator, correct? yes, my battery voltage stayed well over 11.5 volts during lake trips and is currently charged completely.
I'm just looking for some feedback before I buy a CDI setup.