cturboaddict
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Aug 29, 2010
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Okay, here goes.
INFO on MOTOR:
1976 Mercury 1150 Serial 43118XX
I purchased the motor from a guy on ebay about a year ago. Guy claimed compression numbers were great. Came with a "MerControl" box. Alot of wires were shot, so I put in another harness. Also cut off the broken wires to the stator and replaced them. Got a newer "commander" style control with good boatside wires and tossed the MerControl.
So at this point in my resto, i figured it was time to try and get the motor started instead of continuing on any further. Glad I did......
I hooked everything up and the boat cranked fine. But no start.. So, I pulled one of the spark plug wires and cranked the motor. Seemed as if no spark???
CHECKED:
12v to red wire on switchbox with key in off--- YES
12v to red and white wire on switchbox with key ON---YES
Have brown wire to rectifier as per SELOC-switched to switchbox as per other diagram---NO SPARK
Disconnected merc safety switch-- STILL NO SPARK
Pulled cap off distributor-- a little chewed on center electrode (brush?) needs replaced...
Jumped Red and white on switch box- then jumped black and brown on Port side to see if I hear anything inside Distributor----NOTHING.
STILL NO SPARK.
I did notice that one of the spark plug wires was a different color, so i checked it at the dis cap--It pulled out freely. THe screw in connector is garbage and need to replace spark plug wire.
Any input is appreciated, Im no pro at outboards, so be easy on me.
Does anyone know where I can get one spark plug wire with the threaded end for cheap?
Also, what would you suggest testing next. I can provide photos if needed.
INFO on MOTOR:
1976 Mercury 1150 Serial 43118XX
I purchased the motor from a guy on ebay about a year ago. Guy claimed compression numbers were great. Came with a "MerControl" box. Alot of wires were shot, so I put in another harness. Also cut off the broken wires to the stator and replaced them. Got a newer "commander" style control with good boatside wires and tossed the MerControl.
So at this point in my resto, i figured it was time to try and get the motor started instead of continuing on any further. Glad I did......
I hooked everything up and the boat cranked fine. But no start.. So, I pulled one of the spark plug wires and cranked the motor. Seemed as if no spark???
CHECKED:
12v to red wire on switchbox with key in off--- YES
12v to red and white wire on switchbox with key ON---YES
Have brown wire to rectifier as per SELOC-switched to switchbox as per other diagram---NO SPARK
Disconnected merc safety switch-- STILL NO SPARK
Pulled cap off distributor-- a little chewed on center electrode (brush?) needs replaced...
Jumped Red and white on switch box- then jumped black and brown on Port side to see if I hear anything inside Distributor----NOTHING.
STILL NO SPARK.
I did notice that one of the spark plug wires was a different color, so i checked it at the dis cap--It pulled out freely. THe screw in connector is garbage and need to replace spark plug wire.
Any input is appreciated, Im no pro at outboards, so be easy on me.
Does anyone know where I can get one spark plug wire with the threaded end for cheap?
Also, what would you suggest testing next. I can provide photos if needed.