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thanks for the reply but that was all done yesterday before the post ....I do know my way around . yes tore starter down trued commutator on my lathe ..new brushes . spins motor real nice .. may have tested secondary on coils incorrectly will double back on those tomorrow.
i am using the CDI inc. guide lines... they seem to have the know how when it comes to outboard ignition.
Funny the boat sat under cover for 20 years . Its in beautiful shape . I got it for a steal so if I have to pay 1000.00 in parts to make it dependable then so be it. I mean 1600.00 for a...
Ok so im not mr outboard mechanic. But I have no spark on a boat that I just purchased.
and by following The trouble shooting manual. all four coils are bad and, trigger as well.
Trigger reads 2ohms between 1&3 and 9ohms between 2&4.
and all 4 coils are open on secondary side. (tested between...
