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    Could grease cause a trigger problem?

    I have been troubleshooting a problem with no spark on my 650 3 Cyl Merc. <br /><br />Testing strongly indicates the problem is with the trigger. <br /><br />I removed the trigger and noted that there was a lot of grease and oil on most of the surfaces inside the distributor cap.<br /><br...
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    How to remove the trigger.

    How is the trigger removed from a 73 650 3 cyl?<br /><br />I removed the distribute cap but it appears the rotor is fixed to the shaft and can't be removed. And the trigger is beneath the rotor. Do I have to completely disassemble the distributor?<br /><br />pwp
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    How to remove a trigger

    How is the trigger removed from a 73 650 3 cyl?<br /><br />I removed the distribute cap but it appears the rotor is fixed to the shaft and can't be removed. And the trigger is beneath the rotor. Do I have to completely disassemble the distributor?<br /><br />pwp
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    650 3Cyl Bad tilt switch, trigger or switch box.

    Hello, I am having some problems with my 650 3 Cyl merc (ser 3661133 )<br />I followed some test others have recommeded and here are the results I have as I write this.<br /><br />The current voltage status of the switch box connections are as follows:<br /> <br />Key switched off:<br />Red...
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    '73 650 3cyl - No spark

    I have a 650 3cyl,serial 3661133 that has no spark.<br /><br />I bought the boat and motor last year and it ran a bit rough with no top end. I rebuilt the carbs this winter.<br /><br />When I first tried to start it this year I wasn't getting any spark. Spent several days staring at it and...
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