Alpha One Coil ....Help!

[StevenT]

I have a 1985 Celebrity bow rider with a 5.7 .. Can't find the coil... could it be the square box on top of the distributor cap?

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

could it be the square box on top of the distributor cap?

You better hope not, that's an automotive distributor. Not marine rated for either safety (explosion hazard) or the proper advance characteristics.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

Ya got something like this?

 

[StevenT]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

Yes

 

[6meter]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

Somebody has replaced your dizzy with an automotive one. They are NOT to be used in a boat. Big BOOMS can result. I would also check the starter, alternator, carb and fuel pump. These all are marine specific and NOT interchangable for safety reasons.
FWIW, yes the coil is on top of the dizzy.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

It would be a very good idea to replace that entire distributor with a new one rated for marine.

Also if you can't tell the difference on your fuel pump, alternator, or starter maybe take some pictures and post em here. There are special spark arresting screens in the electrical items that can produce spark.


Here is one from Iboats:
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=242509&gd_row=40&**********=230492999

Here is one from summit racing:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-YLM624AV/

 

[StevenT]

Re: Alpha One Coil ....Help!

Thanks for your help. My boat currently has a GM Delco HEI distributor