Good morning brim buster,
Thank you for responding to my post. I did not note on my posting all the information one would need. My electrical system is a SSI, that is a problem because very few people have ESKA outboards with this system. It is a good system at least it has provided me with nearly 48 years of pleasure. My motor is a 1973 ESKA, model 1925A, serial # 3C290629, 9.5 HP, and does have the solid state ignition system. The coils have only the spark plug wire with the boot attached and a electrical " push on" contact for the wire coming from the stator ( magneto ). From what I understand my problem is likely coil or stator issues. The coils look like a good starting point. I will review those YOU TUBE postings, but I believe I have already looked at them but of course nothing specific to my problem.
Thank you,
Just Bill