Chrysler 70HP Sparking Issue!!!

[George1981]

Can anyone help me? I just bought a 1979 (ish) 70HP Chrysler outboard that has just been reconditioned????? Went to start it and no spark? I found a burnt out earth wire so replaced it but now i cant get a reaction from the coil? Checked the coil and other parts with a light but there doesn't seem be any reaction from the distributer? Could this earth issue nackered the dissy in some way?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Chrysler 70HP Sparking Issue!!!

Really need to pin down the year.There should be a model number probably on the mounting bracket.<br /> Three types of Magnapower ignitions are used<br /> All are capacitor discharge systems.There is<br />Delta,Magnapower II and Motorola.You should really try to get a service manual to help to identify and trouble shoot.Two types of flat rectifier are used on Magna power Delta.Finned aluminum rectifier/regulator on Magnapower Motorola.Magnapower II regulator/rectifier is under the flywheel.If you don't follow proper<br />trouble shooting procedures you can damage the system.In the mean time it won't hurt to check all connections especially all grounds.Not just those connections involved with the distributor.<br /> You may find an aftermarket manual right here on iboats if not maybe ebay.