Well, I cleaned the points again with a points file... good idea. They look alot better. Bottom cylinder no spark. Swapped condensers still no spark on bottom cylinder. Swapped points. Gapped .020 still no spark on bottom. Checked continuity through plug wire to make sure end was on right...
Had 0 Spark. One coil tested bad, replaced. works. Other cylinder: replaced capacitor as all else Ohms-tested correctly. No spark. Ohms tests I ran: coil lead to lead 1.5 Ohms
Coil lead to spark plug cable end 7.5K Ohms.
Points Closed 0.8 ohms after 1000 grit cleaning
Points Open 0.L
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My eye sight isn't what it used to be. Im sure that you are right. I just cleaned it up and put it back together and it ran great. Like your post said... not much to wear-out there.
Thank you for your expertise
This forum has been just great. Finally finishing Chrysler Courier 231 restoration. I have a carb question. 1979 115 HP outboard. two-carb set up. Great vids by Frank Acompa for set up!. Anyway, I took the carbs apart and they look pretty good. swapping out inlet idle needles and seats...