1977 70 hp not firing at all

[mdt8]

ABOUT ONCE A WEEK I CRANK MY MOTOR WHEN I AM NOT FISHING. IT CAME A BIG FLOOD AND THE PLUGS WERE LEFT IN THE BOAT AND THE BOAT FILLED UP WITH WATER. WHEN I CLEANED EVERYTHING OUT I HAD TO RE-CHARGE THE BATTERY WHEN NOW I GET NO FIRE FROM THE COILS TO THE PLUGS. THE MOTER TURNS OVER FINE & I AM GETTING GAS.WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO MAKE IT NOT CRANK.THE MOTOR IT SELF WAS DRY.

 

[JB]

Re: 1977 70 hp not firing at all

Howdy, MDT.<br /><br />You may have water in your fuel system.<br /><br />Get a manual and troubleshoot your ignition system.<br /><br />Let us know what you find.<br /><br />By the way, please do not use all caps. On the net it is considered shouting.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[dick]

Re: 1977 70 hp not firing at all

Was the control box and or ignition switch under water ? If so the problem maybe in there.

 

[Hooty]

Re: 1977 70 hp not firing at all

If you have no spark at the plugs, I'd go back and start checking the primery voltage source.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[mdt8]

Re: 1977 70 hp not firing at all

thanks for the response guys. yes the gear box was under water as was the key.could there be a short in the box that would cause the motor not to fire. the engine turns over fine but no spark.