87 with a omc 4.3/no spark?

mick97

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ok,
Fuel pump went in ok.

Now another problem.
As its been sitting 3-4 years,I checked for spark by grounding the plug to the block.
Seems no spark.
I checked the spark plug cap,seems its ok.
When i checked the coil,the coil wire was all green.Cleaned it.
Then checked inside the coil.
Was green,so i emery clothed it,and it seems clean now.
But still no spark.

What would be my next step in getting some spart to it?

Its a omc 4.3 litre.

Im new to this one so i figured mabe it had a safety catch and wouldnt start if the motor was up in the air.lol.
So lowered that as well.

Turns over nice.
Im gonna double check it tonight in the dark just to make sure,but Im almost sure no spark.

Thanks,
Scotty
 

Bondo

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Re: 87 with a omc 4.3/no spark?

Ayuh,.... Change the Points, they're Inside the cap....
 

mick97

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Re: 87 with a omc 4.3/no spark?

Ok,
Would i be able to get them from napa as i did the fuel filter?
Or if not ,what would be the best place to buy them?
Thanks,
Scotty
 

mick97

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Re: 87 with a omc 4.3/no spark?

Also i have a distributor cap with 2 screws.Is that a prestolite?
 
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