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    1974 Sears 3.5hp no spark

    Just to update the thread, I ended up getting spark. I turned the crank/sleeve where it says top just a bit passed where things should line up and it produced the spark. Cleaned out the carb and gas tank, and the engine runs flawlessly. Thanks to @brim_buster for some good help as well!
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    1974 Sears 3.5hp no spark

    Hey all, I recently acquired a 1974 sears 3.5 hp outboard. Model number: 217-5856-1. The powerplant number is T-642-18. So to start I have tested the coil, primary and secondary windings are good. I have tested the condenser, it should be good (put a charge(?) on it with ohms, then checked with...
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