1988 9.9 Mariner - Ignition Coil hunt

[sam_b]

I have a 1988 Mariner 9.9 MH serial 0B237140

98% sure bad ignition coil. Won't turn over. Get spark on pull using right coil, nothing from left. using same wire and same plug.

Problem: every parts site is trying to give me a different part. These coils have a bolt through them into the block, see attached and also clearly visible in the parts diagram

The parts I find online everywhere do not look like this (crowley), even though they guarantee fitment for this engine. There is a sliding cover and no through-hole. See 3rd pic

I went to the local marine shop and the ladies at the parts counter sympathized but had no idea.

So what am I missing here, if anything?

Is anyone parting one of these out? Can't find any online. Pretty common engines

 

[racerone]

Your location ?

 

[Faztbullet]

You need the kit with round ferrite. remove rubber cover, remove coil existing ferrite and replace with round one in kit and reuse old grounding strap
Ignition Coil Kit 339-832757A4

 

[sam_b]

thanks, interesting. The one they got in at the parts counter had no way to remove anything where the ferrite should be, it looked like solid epoxy or something. Or maybe I missed it. I should have talked to a mechanic.

I got one coming from amazon, supposed to be compatible. Will update

I'm in NH