Yes, getting the boat ready......long story short......new battery, in a hurry, red plastic protective cap over a battery terminal...assumed it was positive and didn't look closer....hooked it up in reverse. Damn. Voltage regulator is cooked. Actually swelled up and split open. Smells pretty bad, too. New regulator, and still no spark at any cylinder.
Any knowledgeable opinions out there? Did I completely toast the Prestolite CDI system? Maybe the stator, the pick up, the 3 CDI units and maybe even the coils? That would have to be in excess of $1400 for new stuff. Am I missing anything obvious before I tear into it or junk it out for parts? Marine radio was spared by a fuse, fish finder still working okay and all gauges. Cranks over normal, just zero spark. 2 circuit breakers in the cowl are fine....any thoughts????
Any knowledgeable opinions out there? Did I completely toast the Prestolite CDI system? Maybe the stator, the pick up, the 3 CDI units and maybe even the coils? That would have to be in excess of $1400 for new stuff. Am I missing anything obvious before I tear into it or junk it out for parts? Marine radio was spared by a fuse, fish finder still working okay and all gauges. Cranks over normal, just zero spark. 2 circuit breakers in the cowl are fine....any thoughts????