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I have my boat running well now... only issue that I have encountered is at initial takeoff (hot or cold same). It idles smooth and everything but when I drop into gear it wants to die before I can get it going. I have new plugs which may have helped a little but still a problem. Any advice...
Re: 1988 Force 50HP cranking with only one CD coil pack OK?
Thanks Jiggz I appreciate your help on this. I am attaching the installation sheet from CDI for the after market stator that I have so you can check if I am understanding the hookup correctly. Also.... I want to make sure you read my...
OK, I know I have one bad coil pack since it is melted on the back, wires burned, etc. I would like to test the other components with the single coil pack that I have which appears to be good, one cylinder at a time. Install on one cylinder and crank and then switch to the other cylinder. My...
Just recently purchased a used boat (1988 Fisher Marsh Hawk, 16'). Has a known engine problem that I felt I could repair. At the start of troubleshooting discovered two trigger wires reversed based on wiring documentation found online. (later read that these are sometimes reversed OK). Switched...
