9.8 coil replacement

FZ1

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Sep 22, 2008
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In following up to my previous posts : showthread.php?t=299772

I can't think of anything else except I have coils that wont fire under compression. I'm pretty sure that merc part 802371A1 is no longer available, and Sierra and Old Mercs are a little confusing in their replacement part numbers. Some claim 18-5178 is the replacement, some claim 18-5181 is.
I'm in Ontario and parts are friggin expensive here. I dont' need to be ordering
stuff I can't return. I paid $100 for points and condensers worth $10 :)

5181 looks closest, but is the wrong color and the spark plug wire needs to point to the rear of the coil not out the side like the picture shows. A little help here? Laddies? are you reading this? :confused:

Thanx in advance.
Grant
 

shadowrider

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Feb 19, 2009
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Re: 9.8 coil replacement

I just bought sierra coils for my 9.8 # 18-5181. Fit is terrible, and flywheel wont rotate, would not advise that part for 1965 9.8. Had to modify stator plate to get them mounted, I will now have to file alot off armature to get it to work.
 
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