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1970 mercury 800 80hp.
I replaced coil and still no spark.
Not sure what to check next or how expensive its going to get. There are a few wires that need replacing and I plan on replacing them but was going to do that once i figured out how to get spark.
thank you
Ryan
I tested 3 out of 4. got 120, 121, 120.
I couldnt get it into the 4th.
Questions:
Can I just buy a elbow and screw it in to test compresssion or is there a trick I am missing?
Do I need to check it since top 3 seem good?
thank you
Ryan
I have a 1970 mercury 800E 80hp.
Problem 1 : New plugs,battery and gas and sprayed either and nothing. tested plugs and no spark. When turn key the flywheel spins pretty fast and the starter gets warm.
Plan: I got a SELOC book and an OHM meter and was going to trace electrical system down to...
Bought a 1971 starcraft v180 that came with a non-working mercury motor.
Motor is black. Has Mercury 800 and 80hp on it. To remove cover a plate comes off that says thunderbolt ignition and had Kiekhafer Mercury on it. Motor has MARATHON stamped on it. Everything has a number but I cant seem to...
