I have a 90hp 1984 inline 6 Mariner outboard

How do you check the resistance in the stator and the trigger coil to insure they are ok when you have a spark plug not firing. I think i have a bad switch box but want to be sure.

Can you replace one switch box at a time or only in pairs?

Can you use switch boxes from Sierra along with mercury?

What do the rev numbers mean on the switch box and are they compatible with older ones?

Thanks