55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

[wavebuster58]

Last year I limped back to the ramp on one cylinder, left the boat sit in the garage all winter. This spring I thought maybe the problem was the coil because #1 plug wire was taped up. I switched the upper and lower coils, then there was still no spark at #1 but had spark on #2 with the bad wire. So I decided it was the power pack and purchased a new one. The boat ran fine for a while then started missing just like last year. Do you think it could be bad coils ruining the power packs?

 

[wavebuster58]

Re: 55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

c'mon talk to me. I'm sure someone out there has a clue about this

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

The best way would be to power test the coil's, but it takes a coil tester to do this. Next would be a ohm's test. If any doubt, simply replace the coils. That taped up wire does'nt sound good.

 

[wavebuster58]

Re: 55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

Thanks, I have replaced the coils and the power pack. I'm just a little nervous about ruining another power pack. Do you think bad coils can ruin a power pack? If so then I feel better about solving the problem. If not then maybe I need to look for something else. Power packs are expensive, if I ruin this one it makes three.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

Yes, bad coil's can damage the pack, or I really should say kill the pack. Make sure all connections on the pack, and coil grounds are clean, and tight. Then you should have solved your problem.

 

[wavebuster58]

Re: 55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

Thank You R.Johnson I still haven't tried it but I sure feel better being reassured that I have most likely fixed the problem. Will try to let you know the outcome. Thanks again!