No spark on bottom cyl.

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Dreworr123

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Hello, I have a 1963 35hp merc. I tested the plug wires with a test light and noticed the bottom wire had no spark. Where do I go from here? Check the points on the magnito? I have had the engine running a few times and have heard the lower cyl. kick in once or twice but at WOT the boat barely moves. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Maxz695

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

test the switchbox by the manuel specs
 
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Dreworr123

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

I didnt think this system had a switchbox? Where should I be looking?
 
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Faztbullet

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

Remove the flywheel and check/clean the points, test the condensers, and ohm the sparkplug wire/s, check plugwire connection into coil. Make sure you have the correct sparkplugs (J4J) and set gap at .020 on points...
 
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Dreworr123

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

Awesome! Thank you! Quick question while I have the flywheel off. Is there a way to connect a tach wire onto this system?
 
merc850

merc850

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

That model doesn't have CDI igniton it uses a magneto so the only way to add a tach is to the alternator yellow lead if engine is an electric model. Should have a decal on lower cowling that says MercElectric.
 
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Dreworr123

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Re: No spark on bottom cyl.

No alternator on this model. Is it possible to add something to this magneto system?
 
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