I have a 1986 90hp mariner I bought this fall,it was hard to start but comp.checked out good I could not get started last week end so checked spark 1 cyl. at a time with plugs out. had weak spark #1cyl. for a few seconds then nothing,figured starter was dragging so i replaced it today,strong spark for about 3 seconds then nothing.I was thinking stator might be bad so was going to buy dva meter and check but have been told stators dont work part time either they work or dont,is this true and if so any ideas what could be checked next.thank you for any ideas.
