Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

[LoneWolf_2010]

Hello, I am new to this site but hope to learn from all of you guys. Well my story goes like this my dad and i bought our 1987 bass tracker 8 years ago and it ran great up until now. We had parked our boat 3 years ago after the season and as life goes we have been unable to get out until now, so after a complete clean-up and tune-up we hit the key and it will not start turns over fine but no spark. Can anyone help us please we bought a manual but not sure were it is best to start. thanks

 

[verado7]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

these are great motors - i have an 88 i wont part with until death . could be either the switchbox or the stator most common.

you can remove the wire with black and yellow stripe from the switch box and retry - post back if it starts .

do you know how to use a multimeter to test for resistance ( ohms ) ?

post back and i will help .

 

[LoneWolf_2010]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

Hello, thanks verado7 i did remove the wire with the black and yellow stripe and still no spark, I do know how to use a multi-meter to check voltage and resistance, i do HVAC work and use them daily but any other help would be great i really want to get this going crappies are hitting here. Thanks

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

Go to the link below and scroll down to the 40-45 flex flywheeel spec's, this will get you close but DVA readings more accurate..
http://www.outboardignition.com/page39.asp

 

[LoneWolf_2010]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

anything else you guys would be very helpful really dont know what to check next. thanks.

 

[Sean-Nos]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

Just a thought do you have a killswitch on your controls,

 

[LoneWolf_2010]

Re: Need HELP on my 45hp classic fiffty

yes i checked it out seems ok but good thought thanks.