No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

nbaffaro

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I am not getting any spark from my merc 200. I have replaced the switchbox, rectifier and the trigger. I am still not getting anything. I have tried the spark check method with the spark plug out, with a wire wrapped around it and no spark. I have used a spark checker. I have hooked and unhooked the salmon wire from the kill switch. I am getting nothing. Any ideas?

(I replaced those parts with used parts)

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Re: No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

It's always a good idea to test the system and not just throw parts at it. Do you have a OHM meter or DVA?
 

nbaffaro

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Re: No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

DVA no
OHM meter- maybe probably a function on my DVM
 

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Re: No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

A DVM is the same as a DVA so heres te test
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nbaffaro

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Re: No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

I should have added ealier that this is a 1974 model.
 

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Re: No Spark Issues Merc 200 20hp

Sorry wrong test this should work better
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