no spark wheni turn the key, has spark when i spin flywheel

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i have what i think is a 73 wards sea king 55hp made by chrysler with electric start. it turns over when o turn the key, but i get no spark. if i spin the flywheel with my hands, i get spark. whats going on? help please? another problem i have is sometimes it wont even turn over and with the key off and hooked up to the battery it makes a click sound about every 5 seconds.
 

Frank Acampora

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Re: no spark wheni turn the key, has spark when i spin flywheel

Replace the switch.
 

foodfisher

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Re: no spark wheni turn the key, has spark when i spin flywheel

chuckling he answers, the thing you put the key into. Ignition "switch"
 

Frank Acampora

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Re: no spark wheni turn the key, has spark when i spin flywheel

Ah, Yes! We sometimes take simple things for granted but I can see where a newcomer might be confused.

To further clarify: Your engine is one that I am not familiar with but if indeed a 1976 and made by Chrysler, the ignition switch should be a standard six pole push-to-choke unit. They are available at almost any marine store and right here at the iboats store. Wire it the same as the current defective switch is wired.
 
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