89 force 50 no spark

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just bought a boat and has a 89 force 50 on it, when i got it won't turn over with key, bypass to jump start ,but no spark, taking the motor off the boat ,so i cut the wiring harness so auto shut off could not affect, still no spark, took test light to the wire harness next to coil, brown coming from flywheel to powerpack light up when turning over, but nothing showing going to the coils, anybody have suggestion? also did compress test, 130 in both cyln, is that good? app all the help i can get, bought orignally for the trailer, was told force was not great have a tedancey to overheat. was told if icould get it to run put a tem gauge on it. thanks again for all the help.
 

JUSTINTIME

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Re: 89 force 50 no spark

first is buy a shop manual
test coils
stator
pulser
switch box
 
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