'89 mariner,4cyl,45hp,no fire while spinning starter

[Walker]

Re: '89 mariner,4cyl,45hp,no fire while spinning starter

bassinbill, the fly wheel itself is a big part of the ignition system. Try taking it off again and cleaning the hole where it goes on the crankshaft. Also clean the crankshaft real good. The flywheel must make good continuity thru the crankshaft for the system to work right. Whilt you've got the flywheel off check for loose or broken magnets.

 

[bassinbill]

Re: '89 mariner,4cyl,45hp,no fire while spinning starter

Walker.....<br /><br />Thanks for the tip, first time I've heard of that one, but it makes sense if the flywheel needs to be grounded, and there is certainly something that is inconsistent in the firing system. Could be it's the flywheel. I'll check that out asap, and post what I find. <br /><br />Thank you for the help!<br /><br />Bill