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Old July 21st, 2007, 05:57 PM
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Default 1978 Mariner 3 & 4 cylinder dead
My friend has this motor and the local dealer told him that the switchbox was probably bad. What test can be done to confirm that is the case?

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Old July 21st, 2007, 06:26 PM
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Default Re: 1978 Mariner 3 & 4 cylinder dead
http://www.homestead.com/dolphinmarineservice/Ign5.html
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Old July 21st, 2007, 07:20 PM
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Thats an excellent troubleshooting link.
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Wow!!!Nice link is right!!Thanks Ron G
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Thank you! That is a HUGE help.

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