chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

Derek Reuter

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have mercruiser 165 hp chevy inline 6 that has an electronic ignition - no spark

how do I test? what will I need to do test? please help! engine will not start
 

Silvertip

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Re: chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

Whose electronic ignition. They aren't all the same. Besides, tbis is better handled in the Mercruiser forum. This a general electrical forum.
 

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Re: chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

:welcome: to iboats, i'll be moving your thread to the proper forum and bumping it to the top for now. Good luck.:)
 

NHGuy

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Re: chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

Is your safety kill switch or lanyard in the run position? And is it in neutral?
There's a shift cutout too. They can be wired different ways depending on which ignition you have.
 

1stgenbird

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Re: chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

Did you just install the ignition and now doesn't start or is it just not running and happens to have an electronic ignition?
I just converted my 165 to a Pertronix Ignitor II with no issues.
 

Derek Reuter

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Re: chevy inline 6 has been converted to electronic ignition - not getting spark

Did you just install the ignition and now doesn't start or is it just not running and happens to have an electronic ignition?
I just converted my 165 to a Pertronix Ignitor II with no issues.

came with...turns over ..no spark
 
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