Will Run and then wont run

buckrut69

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I have a 1986 Evinrude 30hp. It is getting an ittermitent spark. Yesterday I went out and tried to start it and nothing happened. I pulled the plugs out and did a spark test and there was nothing. Then I tinkering around with the engine and tried a spark test again and I got a nice spark. Put tthe plugs in and fired right up. Ran for about 3 mins. and cut out. Tried a spark test again, no spark. Went in for diiner and came back out and fired right up. What could possible be the problem, all wires look good and tight. Dont know what to do next. Thanks
 

angus63

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Re: Will Run and then wont run

Run it at night with the cover off and look for arcs. Disconnect kill switch to eliminate that possibility. Clean and tighten coil grounds and motor ground. Keep postin and good luck
 

buckrut69

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Re: Will Run and then wont run

Thanks Angus63 , where are the coil grounds?
 
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