Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

[wire2]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

To get spark from the coil secondary, you have to pulse the - terminal with points (or an electronic module) while the + has 12-15 v on it from the battery. On some ignitions the + will drop to 8 v through a resistor after starting, to limit current/heating of the coil.
Place a small 12 v lamp across the + & - terminals of the coil to see if it pulses when you crank.

 

[newinboats]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

both distributors are electronic. But I will try the light to see if the coil pulses like it should. If not , then what?
Thank all for the help!!!!!

 

[wire2]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

If not, see what's missing. It has to be either 12 v on the + coil terminal, or a negative pulse on the - from the module.

 

[newinboats]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

Any other help in this would be greatly appreciated

 

[watermellonI]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

I know you don t want to go here, but how about replacing the oil pump

 

[newinboats]

Re: Putting a 302 truck motor in a boat that had a omc 5.0

We got the boat running ready for the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next question how do we know if the linkage is hooked up correctly and if the outdrive is any good???????