No spark out of coil

[papakazoo]

1986 OMC Cobra 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder<br />It will not start.<br />Has been setting for 5 years. I pulled it out of 'mothballs'. Drained the gas tank, put on a new fuel pump, new battery, new thermostat, changed the oil. I have plenty of gas to the carb. Pulled the hot wire from the center of the coil and held it close to a bolt on the engine and no spark. I put a new coil on and still no spark.

 

[loredo]

Re: No spark out of coil

if you pulled the wire out of the coil, and laid it near a bolt, it won,t spark, try leaving the wire in the coil, un plug the other end, going to plugs, and try it.

 

[papakazoo]

Re: No spark out of coil

thanks Loredo<br />sorry for the poor explanation, but that is what i did

 

[rattana]

Re: No spark out of coil

Do you have 12 volts on the small wires on the coil when ignition is on?

 

[papakazoo]

Re: No spark out of coil

when i touch the leads to either the positive or negative terminals with one lead, then touch the block, the volts go to 11.96 when i turn on the key to the accessory position (just prior to the start position).<br />i am confused though. when i check continuity on any of the spark plug wires, including the wire to the distributor i show there is none....on any wire.

 

[moderator1]

Re: No spark out of coil

Moving to I/O questions.