Volvo Penta 230 Ignition Question

[MustangJunkie08]

I have a Volvo Penta 230 Engine that I'm restoring. It was made in 1981, has a 270 outdrive and has sat for 4 years.

I can't get spark out of it. I replaced the condenser and contact set, and put a new ign. coil in it (The guy at the parts place said the coil was actually FOR a mercruiser but that it would work on my engine.)

Cranks fine, gauges work (tach, voltage), but I can't get any spark from it. Help?

 

[Robj]

Re: Volvo Penta 230 Ignition Question

Check the ballast resistor. You should have about 9 volts at the coil with the ignition on. If you have voltage, then the problem is in the distributor. Also make sure you have a good ground.

Good luck and have a great day,

Rob.