Hi Guys,
I recently acquired a Merc 3.0 1997 Serial #0K011377 with an alpha one gen 2 drive.
The engine cranks but will not start. We had it started last week, after a while of cranking. Then this weekend I wanted to do maintenance so I changed the fuel filter, spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor. Did not change the wires as the set I got did not fit and I will change those next week. However, the engine will not start now. I wanted to change the oil after I warmed it up but obviously starting is more of an issue.
When I look down the carb there is fuel. Then I went to test spark. I have a spark plug tester light and it shows nothing at any points. Distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs, both are new from Napa. I also tried grounding it out and nothing there. I have a feeling there is something wrong with the ignition coil? But I might not be testing it correctly. Everything I tested in the manual gives no reading of voltage and or ohms.
Help is more than appreciated cheers.
I recently acquired a Merc 3.0 1997 Serial #0K011377 with an alpha one gen 2 drive.
The engine cranks but will not start. We had it started last week, after a while of cranking. Then this weekend I wanted to do maintenance so I changed the fuel filter, spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor. Did not change the wires as the set I got did not fit and I will change those next week. However, the engine will not start now. I wanted to change the oil after I warmed it up but obviously starting is more of an issue.
When I look down the carb there is fuel. Then I went to test spark. I have a spark plug tester light and it shows nothing at any points. Distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs, both are new from Napa. I also tried grounding it out and nothing there. I have a feeling there is something wrong with the ignition coil? But I might not be testing it correctly. Everything I tested in the manual gives no reading of voltage and or ohms.
Help is more than appreciated cheers.