1968 mercury thunderbolt 500 50hp

drummerboy55

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my boat ran fine but last time i went to start it it would not turn over it backfired and now just wont start its turning over but im not getting any spark so im trying to troubleshoot what the problem may be before taking to mechanic i was told it might be coil pack but it could be something else like i said boat ran fine sat for 2 weeks and this happened please help if you can thanks
 

GA_Boater

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Welcome aboard.

What is the serial number. Not sure, but this might have a magneto.
 
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Sounds like we're both having the same issue. GA_Boater is the go to guy,has helped me regarding my boat ( 72 mercury thunderbolt 50hp 500 )
 
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