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  1. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Just an FYI I also put an inline fuse at the rectifier to the 12+ system in hopes of avoiding any future electronic disaster. I have a 15 amp fuse in it now I will check it after running the engine on the lake. I have spares going up to 25 amp in case it blows it. I believe that the short at my...
  2. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I've seen used parts in a new box before.
  3. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You have no idea.... I'm glad I ordered from marineengine.com the first part that failed $400 I was given a refund which helped pay for the updated unit and coil which was $600. All and all I spent about $1000 no pun intended. But my ignition system is now 100% new on the engine. Key and harness...
  4. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    It works!!!! It really works!!!! I'm going fishing tomorrow!!!!
  5. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    F*** YEAH!!!!!!! The part definitely looks more modern and I was sceptical after a little wiring and quick prayer. I cranked it up and as soon as it had fuel it started and purred like a kitten. I am so happy if the nice weather hold up I'm going to spend the day at the lake with my grandson...
  6. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    You might be able to ...lol.... but Texas is pretty big. I should have all the parts by Tuesday.
  7. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    For anyone still following I have ordered the new amplifier, this time it's a more modern aftermarket part vs the original. This one comes with a different ignition coil as well. I have my fingers crossed. I have also ordered new points as well. I figured why not it will complete the new...
  8. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    My understanding is that these old parts could run forever unless they were underpowered overpowered or not powered at all. I have a battery charger from the 70s that works better than anything you can buy today. Too bad your radio can't start my boat lol
  9. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    That makes sense, it was AI which gave me that info. I don't necessarily trust AI I had to correct it a bunch of times. It was kinda frustrating. I was so sad when it dies again. That new amplifier fired it right off and it sounded great then it didn't.... I just hope that the aftermarket part...
  10. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Lol that's crazy! No piston lmao. All signs point to the amplifier. So now it's more of a waiting game it can take up to 8 weeks for them to process the return. It was the last of an obsolete part on their shelf. AI says the electrolytic diodes they used can go bad if they sit unpowered to long...
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Yes I have, they are both new, but I did double check everything multiple times. I get the trigger signal as I should from the points to the amplifier, after testing the amplifier again I do not have the output voltage to the coil like I should, I removed and cleaned all grounds, checked for...
  12. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I didn't get anything on ac I had it on the wrong setting earlier when I was testing. I don't mind spending the $30 for the adapter. I will definitely check out that link tomorrow, I have to dig out my laptop haven't used it in a while. Thank you
  13. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I have to admit that I have asked AI some questions, according to it the type of diodes are electrolytic or something like that and apparently they're known to degrade over time just sitting even unused, so it does make sense that it could go bad instantly according to a Google is told of course...
  14. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    DC my meter can read up to 600 it's a Klein but doesn't have the built in DVA like some do.
  15. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    And no I thought it did but I just looked it up and it doesn't have it built in, I used it while I was a mechanic. I will get one. I did get a high reading when I checked the first time after installation. Or maybe it was in my head. I don't know. But before I return anything I will get that...
  16. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    The amplifier I bought does have a warranty so I will hopefully get that money back to purchase a newer aftermarket one The one I bought was the last one on the shelf of an obsolete part probably made in the '70s
  17. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Are you talking about wire the ground while it is still connected to the engine or disconnected to just check I guess the connection underneath? If I hook it to the batteries positive and I use the same ground where that wire going to the points grounds then yes my marker light that I used...
  18. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    To anyone following not wanting to be rude. I started back at ground zero and it found that the output voltage from my brand new $400 amplifier is only 46 volts which is obviously not enough I took the time cleaned all of my grounds insured I wasn't losing any input voltage It drops to 10.2...
  19. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Damn sorry to hear all that happened to you That's why I sold my bike It's not safe out there people don't pay attention. And you don't have to help if you don't want to it's fine with me I will one day figure this out with or without the help of anyone. A little too stubborn just throw in the...
  20. Not so sad boater

    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Opened closed I don't care. I can't figure it out and no shop will touch it. Rather than offering advice or tests you want to talk **** that's fine. I'm glad you are so super smart mr tool. I don't work anymore Im disabled at 45 so I thought a boat would be a fun toy. This one is a nightmare...
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