70ESL75E have fuel, spark, and comp...no start

[oldboat1]

Just a little to test. Good luck -- think you'll get it. (link to Mastertech wiring diagrams up at the top of the forum -- might help for checking and troubleshooting.)

 

[ronward]

oldboat1...just tried mix directly in spark plug holes and still nothing. I was really hoping you were onto something. Any ideas on a bad (new) rectifier being the problem? Also, I am sure I have the 3 yellow wires from the stator in the original locations. But if I don't does it make a difference since there is no color distinction between those wires? They are all 3 the same.

 

[ronward]

Checking the Mastertech link right now

 

[flyingscott]

Rectifier is not your problem will have not effect on the motor running. The charging system is separate from the stator assembly that fires the ignition.

 

[Faztbullet]

Change your plugs as may be fouled from seafoam. Index the flywheel and check timing on each cylinder to see if its firing correctly. (1-2-3) as it may be wired (3-2-1)

 

[ronward]

Faztbullet, I will change plugs in the morning. Are you saying that the power pack could be wired backwards. I'm not sure I understand because it won't even start with the original power pack even though it was only firing 2 cylinders. Please understand that I am not questioning anyone's suggestions, I am simply trying to understand the thought behind them. This is gonna sound novice but how do I index the flywheel. All I know is that it goes on lined up with the key. You are talking way above my head. Is this something I can do "under my shadetree?" Or is it time to take it to a shop?

 

[ronward]

Let me add that I have tried everything that has been suggested. Any questions I have asked were not meant to question anyone's knowledge or expertise, I was simply trying to learn by what they were saying. If anyone has gotten they're feelings hurt by my willingness to learn then I apologize. I welcome any and all suggestions and will try anything that I haven't already done. I know the value of the knowledge on this forum but I shouldn't be made to feel like an ingrate for just asking a question.