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    Can a Coil Cause Stator failure?

    My intermittent starting spark was tracked to a failed stator (blk/yel lead open between gnd and also between blk/wht & blk/yel) in my 1986 Merc 20 outboard (although, by the schematic I have, this indicates the high speed coil has failed - can someone shed some light on this?). Since I had...
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    1986 Mercury 20 HP - Intermittent Spark

    I have a 1986 Mercury 20 hp (Serial # 0B152472) tiller w/electric start that has an intermittent spark problem. At times, it runs just fine…starts right up, idles nice and good, smooth acceleration easy restarting both warm and cold. At other times, it will start with a little hesitation on...
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