[RESOLVED] Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

[Noodleman]

Hello,

I have a mariner 60 2 stroke, i belive 1976/77 model. I am fixing up the engine which was mechanicly sound when purchased as I have seen it running, but now a few months on, i can't get it to run.

Images here:
www.neon-lights.co.uk/images/outboard

I think there is an issue with one of the ignition coils, but would love some guidance from somebody in the know

my engine has 2 coils / spark plugs. I have tested the coils by doing the following. Unscrew the spark plug from the engine, ground the thread of the spark plug, and try and start the engine. Doing this i can clearly see sparks jumping on the plug for one of the coils.

The second coil sparks once, then doesn't spark again until your next attempt.

Is this a sign of a bad coil?

I have a multi meter so can test them if somebody could explain what i am looking for?

Any guidance would be great

Thanks

Alec.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Switch the input wiring to the coils if the spark stays the same its the coil if it moves it's the switch box.

 

[Noodleman]

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Switch the input wiring to the coils if the spark stays the same its the coil if it moves it's the switch box.

it stays the same, so i guess the problem is that coil..

now to track down a replacement!!!

I feel this may take a while.

Can I use any coil to replace the old one, or would I need to look at like for like parts?

Thanks

 

[Laddies]

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

No, you need the proper coil. Here's a parts breakdown for your part numbers I don't think that they ship out of county but you could check at lest you will have the parts number.

 

[Noodleman]

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

Re: Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

I managed to track down a replacement part, the same spec as the original unit.

*hugs ebay*

I will put in the part next week, and fingers crossed the thing might start now!

Thanks

 

[Noodleman]

Re: [RESOLVED] Mariner 60 - Ignition problem

the replacement coil has fixed the problem

Now the engine is running, so my next task is to get her purring like a kitten