1986 Force 50 h.p.

[rockstrom1]

I just received a 50 h.p. force. Only one cylinder fires but sometimes the second cylinder will fire. Do not know much about the history but that it has not been started for quite a while. Does anyone have any ideas what could be the problem. I did pull the spark plugs and they seemed like they were in good condition. I have new points and condenser to put in.

Thanks for any help.

 

[jim_b_20653]

Re: 1986 Force 50 h.p.

Probably a bad coil. Switch the two coils and see if the other cylinder fires. If the same clyinder is not firing then the problem is more likely the trigger.

 

[Stanley1]

Re: 1986 Force 50 h.p.

Check all wiring for loose connections.
I have a 1988 50 HP with the same issue and one of the wires was loose.
Cost me a new coil before I found the loose wire.

Always check the simple stuff first. I have a bad habit of looking at the most expensive solution when the stupid simple stuff would correct the problem:redface: