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Thanks will do. Like I said, the boat runs ok, but parts look like they've seen better days, so better safe than sorry. I will be putting a meter on to see what I have first just to be sure with these existing coils.
As you can see from the below pics, on the Starboard engine (IMG_7974.jpg)...
Those are a mix of existing pics. Tomorrow hopefully I can get latest, in better light. I believe there were many more hands than I had anticipated on this project boat than I originally thought, Been a real Eye and Wallet opener for sure. The actual boat survey wasn't worth the $$ paid since...
Thanks for all the replies. Will be going down to boat and getting better pics.
- It's a Mercruiser ThunderBolt IV ignition system
- The Distributors are definitely Mercury Marine 90577
- Engines are Volvo BB260
Question: I have twin 1987 Volvo Penta BB260, with Thunderbolt Ignitions
The boat is a 1987 Rampage, I'm the 3rd owner.
The boat runs ok, but the coils are looking worse for wear so I figured I would replace before they go, which would probably be at the worst time..
There are Resistors (look...
