ignition trouble 1981 V4 rude 140

Big Tort

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I lost spark to all four coils. I found a wire under the flywheel chaffed and shorted out against the under side of the flywheel. There is 12vdc on this wire.. Not sure what to check, maybe a fuse??, rectifier, stator.... Any suggestion out there??? Prior to this electrical short,the motor was running, but very rough.. Now I know why... <br /><br />Thanks.. This is a great web site...
 

Hooty

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Re: ignition trouble 1981 V4 rude 140

What color wire?<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty
 

Big Tort

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Re: ignition trouble 1981 V4 rude 140

The wire is red and it is routed under the flywheel on the back side or prop side..
 

Big Tort

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Re: ignition trouble 1981 V4 rude 140

Does anyone out there have an idea or a lead as to what could cause this ignition system to quit. Looks like it might be the stator.???
 

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Re: ignition trouble 1981 V4 rude 140

Moving to Johnson/Evinrude questions.
 
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