68 Evinrude 60 HP no spark

Kdwellssr

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Just purchased the boat n motor. It cranks over easily. Have the spark plugs out and I can't get any spark. Is there a neutral safety switch somewhere... how to bypass it? Found that the engine appears to be locked in gear. When the engine in cranking or if I turn the prop it is in gear. I pushed the buttons and removed the button assy... can't seem to find anything wrong. If it is suppose to go in neutral it won't? Thought that a safety switch might cause a no spark situation. Any help here will be appreciated. I was told it is a 68. When the key is on I can hear a continuous clicking from near the starter relay. The switch is causing the engine to turn over when turned and the kill switch is in proper position. Electric choke activates also.
 
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