no spark on mercruiser 5.7l carb

[cep0673]

i have a crownline 97 mercruiser 5.7l carb and after storage for 2 years it started right up, after 5 mins it shutdown and never started up ( NO SPARK) i changed the coil and the dist sensor per the troubleshooting chart that i have seen in the forums. however when the chart states to check wht/ red terminal for voltage it does not explain if the ignition has to be on or off. when the ignition is off i get 0 volts and is on I get 11V. can someone clarify this to me? thanks

 

[achris]

Yes, with the key ON. All tests are done with the key ON unless otherwise stated.

11v is ok. Ideally it should be 12v, but I don't know the quality and accuracy of your meter, or how well you are getting a ground. Check your battery voltage.

Chris.....

 

[cep0673]

Good, At least is no the expensive t5. everything point out to the dist sensor, which I did change. I have a brand new multimeter, which I bought in case the older one was giving me false reading. so if the module is working, the sensor and the coil are new. What else can go wrong?

 

[achris]

Where are you checking for spark? (At the spark plugs or at the coil?)

 

[silverseal99]