Boat died QUICK

[18WCmerc]

Re: Boat died QUICK

Just had this exact same problem.

fist thing checked spark from coil...nothing

removed cap and checked points/condenser, found contact broke from fixed side of points. ordered new breaker from go2marine.com much cheaper than the mercruiser parts site, shipping anyhow. replaced coil with a autozone MSD coil for fun.

boom engine runs.

i had thought for sure i ran out of gas, i couldnt winterize her without knowing she could still run, glad i did so i could fix it before spring.

my two pennies...

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Boat died QUICK

Im thinking it may be a bad coil, because ive had a number of people tell me, even though my mechanic said different, that points failing usually doesnt shut you down right away.

if there's one component that usually gives you loads of warning via sputtering and bucking, and cutting in and out more often than anything else:

it's a failing coil.

Check your fuses, butt connectors and spade terminals under the dash.