repair mishap

[lilhump08]

So i proceeded to change out the starter on my 1989 50hp Force outboard. During the process of removing the coil pack to remove the starter mounting bolts i acccidently touched the rectifier leads with a screwdriver which of course created a spark. (of course I should have disconnected the battery first but I forgot) So when I reassembled everything the engine cranks fine but won't start now. Is there a fuse or circuit that I may have blown with that spark? Please help if able.

 

[Chris1956]

This is a question for the Force forum. Is the rectifier still good?

 

[jbcurt00]

Moved to Force

 

[Jiggz]

There is a ckt breaker between the battery and the positive (+) terminal of the rectifier. The same ckt breaker provides the initial ignition power (connects to ignition switch) through the red or purple wire that is also connected to the + terminal of the rectifier. Here's what a ckt breaker on this motor looks like, usually. It should be located in the engine cowling. To reset press on the small black tab.

 

[lilhump08]

Circuit breaker did not trip and I replaced the rectifier but I still have no spark. I checked the stator and trigger and they appear to be fine. No burn marks or bad wires.

 

[Jiggz]

Did you check the ckt breaker for continuity to make sure it is still working and not melted inside. Check for continuity if not then jumper it temporarily just to see if you will have sparks back. Note there are other ckt breakers so make sure you are focused on the correct one by following the red wire from the rectifier + terminal going back to the batter + terminal.

 

[Jiggz]

If the ckt breaker is working, then you can try disconnectng the black/yellow or white wire from the module on the terminal board. Make sure you have a way to ground this lead if necessary. This is the stop wire and if the motor starts, the only way to stop the motor is to ground this wire. It is "hot" so you need to insulate yourself. If this still does not work, reconnect this wire and instead disconnect the grn/yel or yellow wires from the rectifier and tape off the leads. Try again.

 

[jerryjerry05]

outboardignition.com has tests for your system.
A stator or trigger even rectifier can look good but bad inside.
A stator can test good and still be bad