Recent content by alehman

The 30kV is being measured at the spark plug boot and the spark looks orange in color. Compression looks good.

I checked the strength of the spark and I can only read a spark at about 30kV. Nothing higher which I know is low. Just can not determine why

The battery reads 13.5 volts when measured from the positive terminal to ground when the key is in the on position

I have sprayed the carb with starter fluid and nothing. I am getting a spark at each plug but my guess is it is not enough (spark is orange not blue). I ordered an adjustable spark plug tester that I can see how strong the spark is. I have tried a multimeter and my batteries are reading about...

I have checked the engine grounds? Is that what you mean?

I checked that I am getting a spark to each plug. Is it possible that either the charge is not enough or that the carburetor is not letting sending enough fuel to the cylinders?

I have followed the troubleshooting guide. What is strange is I get less than a volt at the red white wire from the distributor when the key is in the on position. The guide says you should get 1 to 12

serial number is 1a069772 and year is 1990. It was repowered in 2018

I tried that several times after each fix I tried.

Yes. Water/ Fuel separator changed and fuel can be seen in carborator.

Sorry. Two new batteries as well. The belts start turning but no spark.

I am new to this forum but have read a lot of great advice from people. I have a Mercruiser 4.3L engine that ran fantastic last season. I winterized the boat and when I tried to start the engine it would not start. I have now changed the starter, the distributor cap, the rotor, the sensor...