replacing ign. coil on 1978 85hp...

[relocyo]

is replacing the ignition coil(s) on a 1978 johnson 85 hp a do it yourself type of job? i have the repair manual (series) but it doesnt have that procedure listed as far as i can tell, only how to test for a bad one... any ideas if its a do it yourselfer? note my motor has 2 coils fr the 4 cylinders...



p.s. i searched for the answers on here and found no help...

 

[F_R]

Re: replacing ign. coil on 1978 85hp...

Hold on there, it should have four coils. Replacing them is an easy job, piece of cake.

 

[mattsanders]

Re: replacing ign. coil on 1978 85hp...

Your lack of the other 2 coils may be your issue. Should be 2 on either side. Follow the plug wires and they will lead you right to the coils.

 

[relocyo]

Re: replacing ign. coil on 1978 85hp...

ok thanks guys... i have a manual for it and it says my year 1978 85 hp only has 2 coils... thats what it says i havent had a chance to take a look yet...