Coil?

[Campnc]

Ok here is the problem, I keep on shorting out the coil on my 87 Bayliner w ith a 3.0 OMC. This will be the 3rd one now. Anyone have any ideas on why? Getting a little bit to expensive to keep changing them.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Coil?

The coil your using does it say "Internal resistor" or "Use External resistor"
soudns like the voltage is a little hot going to the coil.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Coil?

The coil your using does it say "Internal resistor" or "Use External resistor"
sounds like the voltage is a little hot going to the coil.

 

[180shabah]

Re: Coil?

Start tracing wires until you find the bad one

 

[Campnc]

Re: Coil?

It does say inturnal soyou say I might have to much voltage huh? Well I will try that tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[Campnc]

Re: Coil?

It does say internal soyou say I might have to much voltage huh? Well I will try that tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[Don S]

Re: Coil?

Is there an echo in here tonight ??????
Like 180 mentioned, check your wires ------ SPARK PLUG Wires that is.
A wire that is open or has high resistance will crack a coil tower in short order.
Could also be a bad spark plug or distributor cap.
How long since a full tuneup and/or new plug wires?