1994 v6 problem

[Vindicator4fun]

I have a 200hp v6 evinruide vindicator that runs on three cylinders only. The left side facing the rear of the boat fires fine. But the right side doesn't fire at all. I have no book on the motor, got a service manuel coming, and I have thoughts it's a bad coil pack but not sure. Cylinders 2,4,and 6 will crank it and run but 1, 3 ,and 5 have no spark. I pulled the flywheel and coils ohm out fine. Any ideas?
thanks

 

[tphoyt]

Swap a known good coil and see if the problem follows the bad coil

 

[flyingscott]

Check the shift switch.

 

[dingbat]

I pulled the flywheel and coils ohm out fine. any ideas?

Not saying this is your problem, but I've had many coils test OK yet are compromised.

The insulation breaks down over time. If I see any cracks whatsoever in the epoxy it gets replaced.

 

[racerone]

Agreed---Check the shift switch.----It is found on the motor near the shift linkages.

 

[tphoyt]

Ignore my plan for some reason I thought you were only down one cylinder
My bad

 

[Vindicator4fun]

Not saying this is your problem, but I've had many coils test OK yet are compromised.

The insulation breaks down over time. If I see any cracks whatsoever in the epoxy it gets replaced.

Agreed---Check the shift switch.----It is found on the motor near the shift linkages.

Jumped out shift switch , motor cranked on three cylinders , no spark on right side

 

[flyingscott]

Jumped out shift switch , motor cranked on three cylinders , no spark on right side

I believe if you jumped it you actually activated it. Disconnect the wires completely