No spark

[shoegoo183]

I have a mercruiser 4cyl. 165 hp. and i don't have no spark. I had this problem before but now i can't seem to figure out what the problem is.There is no power going to coil, it cranks over fine gas is getting into carb, but no spark. I don't know if could be a ground problem if so i don't where to begin. It has a distributor don't know if problem can be the points. Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: No spark

If you don't have power to the + terminal on the coil, then you have a bad ignition switch, bad wiring, of a bad kill switch (or forgot the lanyard).
What year is your 470? there are manuals up in the adults only sticky.

 

[shoegoo183]

Re: No spark

It's a1987 mercruiser 4cyl. 165. I'm not too electic savy is the kill switch located at the trottle where is the ignition switch. If there are books then i can fix this i'm very handy puttin engines in doin replacement parts head gaskets but electrical not thing.Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: No spark

where is the ignition switch.

You gotta be kidding.
You too need to find a mechanic. If you can't find your ignition switch then you darn sure can't start messing with a head gasket or anything else mechanical.

 

[shoegoo183]

Re: No spark

Ok look I said it the wrong way i have knowledge with electrical but not too much dept. I know where it is i'm checking it write now and it looks ok i'm putting my meter on both ends to see if there is condunniity .