1977 Evinrude 55

[Dorymate]

Can’t get any spark. Been hard to start since I got it.
Found some checks online. Said brown cdi wire to ground should read 400-600 ohms. Mine is open loop. When I crank it I get around 85 volts. Take the plugs out about 160 volts. Needs 150-400 volts I read. Stair toast???thanks

 

[racerone]

Maybe the starter motor is not turning it fast enough.----Are you sure it should read 400 ohms to ground ??-----Best check those instructions.

 

[Dorymate]

Yup took the plugs out 160 volts. And yup ok on brown to ground

 

[racerone]

What does ---" yup ok on brown to ground " mean??

 

[Dorymate]

Yup took the plugs out 160 volts. And yup ok on brown to ground

 

[Dorymate]

Sorry o/l on meter. Autocorrect!!!

 

[boobie]

Go to cdielectronics.com for ignition trouble shooting.

 

[Dorymate]

Sorry o/l on meter. Autocorrect!!!

 

[racerone]

Tis all greek to me !

 

[Dorymate]

Sorry o/l on meter. Autocorrect!!!

 

[Dorymate]

Checked cdi page.
I guess stator is dead. Open loop from brown to ground. Makes around 80 volts cranking.

 

[racerone]

Well I believe it should read something on brown to brown.-----And infinity to ground.----Please re-read the instructions.

 

[Dorymate]

Checked cdi page.
I guess stator is dead. Open loop from brown to ground. Makes around 80 volts cranking.

 

[Dorymate]

One brown and 2 yellow wires on mine.