1957 evinrude wont spark

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harleydvd

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i was just given a 1957 evinrude fisherman 5.5. first thing i did when i got it was pull the spark plug to see if there was spark. NO SPARK. i checked the points and they looked to be in good shape with no corrosion and the gap looked good. i dont know anything about outboards. this is the first one i every owned. can anyone help.
 
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Re: 1957 evinrude wont spark

How did the coils look?? Do they have hair line cracks?? If they do have the cracks, it's time to replace them along with the points and condensers too. You did remove the plug, re-attach the plug wire to the spark plug and hold the plug body against the block, then pulled the rope, right??
 
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Re: 1957 evinrude wont spark

i did take the plugs out and checked them......nothing. the coils (the red things on the top of the motor..lol...i know nothing of these things..sorry) are cracked pretty bad. the points look good.<br /><br />thnks
 
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Re: 1957 evinrude wont spark

Change the coils. That sounds like the problem. I just had to change them on my 1955 Johnson 10hp. If they get cracks, moisture gets in and it won't fire. Sometimes they will still fire when dry but it is not enough.
 
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Re: 1957 evinrude wont spark

Yup, the coils are toast, replace them. They are probably arcing to ground, ergo, no spark.
 
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Re: 1957 evinrude wont spark

Hi Harley,<br /> You should be able to get the coils (and replace condensers while you're in there) from your local Johnrude dealer. Coil OEM #582995, or NAPA (Sierra aftermarket) #18-5181. Condenser #580321 or #18-5199. If you want to do the points, too, #580148 or #18-5156, respectively.<br /> I would also replace the waterpump impeller while you're at it. OEM# 277181, Sierra #18-3001.<br />- Scott
 
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