Corby:
Based on these 2 posts in the old topic you posted in:
And combined it w/ your other 2 topics about this motor:
Topic1: I recently purchased a Spirit 5hp. With some research I've learned it is a 1978. I'm having a problem getting spark. Narrowed it to the coils. I think. Wondering if anyone knew the specs on testing these coils? From where I've looked, you can't get these coils anymore. Is there a replacement?
Topic2: I recently --- [duplicate text redacted] --- a replacement?
Based on these 2 posts in the old topic you posted in:
Re: Spirit 5HP
Their advertizing claim is that most of their parts are the same as Yamaha. I guess now you will find out if that is true or not.
I moved your post in that topic:Re: Spirit 5HP
It's an old Suzuki.
I've had a couple/few with weak (electronic) ignitions that I was able to continue to use for years without issue just by reducing the plug gap to .016-.018in.
It's been a few years since you started this thread. Did you find the specs for testing the coils, and did you find coils for it? I'm having the same problem.
And combined it w/ your other 2 topics about this motor:
Topic1: I recently purchased a Spirit 5hp. With some research I've learned it is a 1978. I'm having a problem getting spark. Narrowed it to the coils. I think. Wondering if anyone knew the specs on testing these coils? From where I've looked, you can't get these coils anymore. Is there a replacement?
Topic2: I recently --- [duplicate text redacted] --- a replacement?
Edit: Please try to avoid posting in 90+day inactive topics and avoid starting multiple topics across multiple forums about the same subject. Here in Yam/Suz sounds like the right place based on the 2 quoted posts above.
Thanks
John
Thanks
John
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