Thanks guys, I can't tell you how valuable your input was to identify a fuel pump. Redrig, the part number you proposed was the right one. Thanks. Now for a harder question.
I said I had an ignition problem. I put a dwell meter on the coil and concluded it was below recommended reading, so I pulled it off to discover the only markings on it was "6 Volt.no part number or vendor. " What???? This is a 12 volt system. After spending 4 hours on the internet I concluded perhaps this is not necessarily wrong. So, I uidentified Sierra part 18-5437 which seems to match a OMC part number listed in various vendor sources. And it is 12 Volt.
But here is the rub, What Ballast Resister should I get? Surely a 6 volt coil and a 12 volt would require difference ballast resisters? How do I match the correct ballast resistance to what the coil requires? neither device provides information as to its application to the other. I found two vender parts claiming to be for a marine 302 Ford engine, but no literature anywhere to match the two parts together or even to decide if I can use the existing ballast in the boat. Am I wrong to think different Ballasts have difference resistance capabilities? I don't want to burn up plugs and points the first time I go out. Any advice out there?
The other option I am considering is to convert to electronic ignition wherein hopefully a kit would have all the right parts for the application. But I have read a lot of negative reports and seems to be some question about Marine applications.. Any opinions?
Thanks
I said I had an ignition problem. I put a dwell meter on the coil and concluded it was below recommended reading, so I pulled it off to discover the only markings on it was "6 Volt.no part number or vendor. " What???? This is a 12 volt system. After spending 4 hours on the internet I concluded perhaps this is not necessarily wrong. So, I uidentified Sierra part 18-5437 which seems to match a OMC part number listed in various vendor sources. And it is 12 Volt.
But here is the rub, What Ballast Resister should I get? Surely a 6 volt coil and a 12 volt would require difference ballast resisters? How do I match the correct ballast resistance to what the coil requires? neither device provides information as to its application to the other. I found two vender parts claiming to be for a marine 302 Ford engine, but no literature anywhere to match the two parts together or even to decide if I can use the existing ballast in the boat. Am I wrong to think different Ballasts have difference resistance capabilities? I don't want to burn up plugs and points the first time I go out. Any advice out there?
The other option I am considering is to convert to electronic ignition wherein hopefully a kit would have all the right parts for the application. But I have read a lot of negative reports and seems to be some question about Marine applications.. Any opinions?
Thanks
