Hey guys so I've been trying to get a 120 mercruiser started thats been sitting for several years. I got the engine cranking but won't start. Pretty sure I have a fuel pump issue because the carb is dry however I've been spraying starter fluid into it and still get nothing so I'm assuming I have no spark as well.
I tested the coil from + to ground which read 11.9v, then I tested the lead out to ground which read 11.9v. Then - to ground which also read 11.9v.
I sanded the points a little considering its been sitting for so long, However I noticed there is quite a large gap in between the points so I'm wondering if they are my problem.
I have a good running 3.0l engine on another parts boat and I'm wondering If I can just swap the cap, points and all into the 120 that way I can avoid adjusting the current set up. It looks like everything just unscrews. Any opinions on this?
Thanks
Brad
I tested the coil from + to ground which read 11.9v, then I tested the lead out to ground which read 11.9v. Then - to ground which also read 11.9v.
I sanded the points a little considering its been sitting for so long, However I noticed there is quite a large gap in between the points so I'm wondering if they are my problem.
I have a good running 3.0l engine on another parts boat and I'm wondering If I can just swap the cap, points and all into the 120 that way I can avoid adjusting the current set up. It looks like everything just unscrews. Any opinions on this?
Thanks
Brad