need alot of help!!!!!

[running cougar]

Ok I have a 1964 evinrude yachtwin 3hp. I am only getting spark from one spark plug. Is there supposed to be magnets inside the flywheel? Need urgant help plz. thx cougar

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: need alot of help!!!!!

99% coil bad. magnets are built into the flywheel.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=281957

 

[F_R]

Re: need alot of help!!!!!

Magnets made since WW-II never go bad. Look for the obvious before looking for something wierd.
EDIT: Cracked coils are obvious. Dirty, greasy, worn out points are obvious

 

[turtles11756]

Re: need alot of help!!!!!

so if that yellowish insulating material is cracked covering coils they are bad i? can see thru holes in flywheel that they are cracked . and excuse me for jumping in

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: need alot of help!!!!!

Still haven't figured it out?
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=291747
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=290757

Do you have a manual yet?