ignition problem mercruise 228

ricksl1

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got an 82 searay 305 (228) ...just re-installeld new pertronix ing & flame thrower coil ...had been running good for last few yrs ..doing a comp test (didnt un hook coil wire :mad:) engine trying to start while cranking over (may have held key on too long ) ...now wont start ... checked coil fire ORANGE spark ....replaced entire pertronix system .. still orange spark from coil !! what the he _ _ did i do ?? is there any thing on starter selonoid that could have gotten hot to affect the ing. system ?? reading 11.69 v on coil w switch on motor was trying to run while doing comp test ..yea smart i know ..any ideas on what to check now ??
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ricksl1

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Re: ignition problem mercruise 228

electrical is always a goose chase ..just wondering if anyone else has had a problem like this
 
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