Hi All-
I am hoping someone will be able to help me figure out what is going on with my boat. I have a 1987 merc 3.0 that cranks but will not start. It doesn't appear to be getting a spark. I have not used the boat in about 18 months. I put a new battery in but when I went to start it I was only getting a single click. I then put a new starter in and it turnovers but doesn't actually fire up. I pulled a spark plug out and it doesn't appear to be getting a spark. I have since replaced the coil and still won't start. I have checked all the battery connections and ground wires and they all look good.
I am not real engine savvy and I hoping someone can provide any suggestions of what else it could be. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am hoping someone will be able to help me figure out what is going on with my boat. I have a 1987 merc 3.0 that cranks but will not start. It doesn't appear to be getting a spark. I have not used the boat in about 18 months. I put a new battery in but when I went to start it I was only getting a single click. I then put a new starter in and it turnovers but doesn't actually fire up. I pulled a spark plug out and it doesn't appear to be getting a spark. I have since replaced the coil and still won't start. I have checked all the battery connections and ground wires and they all look good.
I am not real engine savvy and I hoping someone can provide any suggestions of what else it could be. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
