Bayliner No Spark

[JayKash]

Please help
New to me 1989 Bayliner Capri. Installed new spark plugs , new stator , new impeller..... tried to start it and it just turned and turned but no start. Pulled the 2 wires from behind where the lanyard goes because no lanyard and connected the 2 wires to test and same result , turn and turn and no spark , please help , I really like this boat .
1989 bayliner capri with force 85 outboard

 

[Nordin]

First, did you connect the two wires that goes to the lanyard together?

The lanyard should be an open ciruit when running, when you pull the lanyard to stop the engine the switch/lanyard closes the circuit and the CDI power packs are grounding out.

Disconnect the white or black/yellow wire from each CDI Power pack at the terminal strip at the engine.
Then check for spark.
By disconnecting these wires you know if there is a problem in the keyswitch and lanyard.

 

[JayKash]

Yes I connected the 2 wires that connect to the rear of the lanyard safety deal I will try disconnecting those wires to the engine and try to start it tomorrow morning (1155pm now, neighbors might disapprove lol) Thanks Nordin

 

[Dcano1007]

Kill switch, timer base, flywheel magnets, powerpack.
Go on the CDI website and look at troubleshooting parameters.
will need a dva adapter and a multimeter.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Why the new stator?
You change it? or the old owner say it was changed?

Even new can go bad in 1 second.

Outboardignitiondotcom has test procedures for your outboard.
You can do the basic tests with an analog meter.
But like dcano said you'll need a DVA for the more technical tests.

Try unhooking the tach, sometimes it can cause a no spark problem.

 

[Dcano1007]

How can A tachometer cause no spark issue? This is the first time I hear this and I would like to know more. Thank you

 

[JayKash]

I'd like to upload a pic of what I'm looking at to show y'all so I know I'm ay the right spot but it won't let me upload, says file too big

 

[jerryjerry05]

Not sure why the tach can do it but sometimes it does???