1988 50hp evinrude NO spark

[sambrigman]

It has been running ok, put it in the water no spark at all. I disconnected kill wires. no good.should the coils have fire when the ignition is on? Any ideas or suggestion greatly appreciated. How to trouble shoot?? Thanks guys

 

[oldboat1]

Always check spark with an open air tester. Make sure the throttle lever is in the neutral detent, if getting no starter activity.

 

[racerone]

Sorry,---12 volts from the battery is not used to make spark on this motor.-----Spark is generated by the magneto under the flywheel.----And only if the starter motor spins the flywheel at about 250 RPM.-----So inspect your starter and have battery load tested.

 

[boobie]

What wires do you call the "kill wires" ??

 

[sambrigman]

black wire with yellow stripe kill switch

 

[oldboat1]

If you have cranking issues (too slow), your flywheel will accept a rope for starting. Using a spark tester, remove both plugs to give it the best chance.