Is there a generic 12volt coil at maybe some auto parts shops like napa available for my 1985 force 50hp. I heard of people using car or motorcycle coils <br />Cheers Joe
1984-87 50hp force:<br /><br />Solenoid 18-5803<br />tune-up kit 18-5010<br />condenser 18-5238<br />contact set 18-5162<br /><br />Thats all I see listed for it.<br />The coil is available here, but expensive, gulp.<br /><br /> http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selectModels2.asp?type_id=FORC
I have seen people do this also, there used to be a guy on here that went by Schematic as his name. You might try a search on the subject or just post schematic are you there as your subject.
I got a 76 45 hp with battery ignition. I have used 12 volt automotive coils, cost about 6 bucks apeice at AutoZone. The 45 ran pretty good, cept I couldn't get the cover on, not enough room under it.Oh yeah, get the resister wire to go with them or you'll melt the coils pretty fast.