merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

[jim372]

I have a merc outboard s.n. 06486332 that turns over fine but no spark
like to know were the neutral sw. is located
is it on motor near linkage or on controls

 

[Laddies]

Re: merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

The neutral switch is in the control box

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

The neutral switch is in the control. It has nothing to do with spark, it doesn't allow the starter solenoid to energize if the control is in gear.

 

[jim372]

Re: merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

thanks
that does away with one idea I had
I found broken wire from trigger coil
to switch box , wirring out of trigger
looked brittle
do you think trigger is bad

 

[Laddies]

Re: merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

Here's he test for the ign. from CDI those older enginers are having trouble with the wire insulation falling off but many people repair them.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: merc 50 hp. 4 cyl.

If you found one crumbling wire, check all the wires. Fix them and then follow the CDI test Laddies posted. Those harnesses start to fall apart after a while.