'82 50hp merc-no spark on 2 cylinders

donzi gt230

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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It's my buddy's boat and I don't have any history on when it started. It's a 4 cylinder with distributorless CD ignition. The lower 2 cylinders have no spark. I tested the resistance by the book on the stator and trigger, both are in spec. I also tested the primary and secondary resistance on the coils. Tested continuity on the wires between coils & switchbox. Tho the book doesn't give a spec, all 4 are equal. Does this mean switchbox, or are there still other possibilities? I'd hate to throw his $ away! Upper two cylinders have great spark.
 
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