1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

Mike Schilling

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I am having a problem. I replaced the jets on my engine and the oil line from the injector as well. When I reassembled, there is no spark to any of the plugs. There are two black boxes that control 3 cylinders each.I doubt they both could go like that, so assume there must be a broken wire somewhere. I checked kill switch on control and it seems to be functioning. Is there something simple I'm overlooking? I do have a SELOC manual, but most items say test by substitution. Is there a common wire that may be broken?
Is there a no spark troubleshooting flow chart?
Thanks.
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

Did you check to see if you accidently tripped the emergency kill switch?
 

Mike Schilling

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Re: 1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

I did check the kill switch, and it tests fine. I do have a Seloc Mercury 1965-91 manual, but there is not much troubleshooting when it comes to no spark on any of the solid states.
 

Laddies

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Re: 1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

Here help from CDI
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andy6374

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Re: 1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

Disconnect the wiring harness and jump the stater solenoid.
 

Mike Schilling

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Re: 1985 Merc 150 hp v6 outboard no spark

Thanks for your help. Removed yellow wires from rectifier and it fired right up!
On my way to get a new one. Appreciate the help!
 
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