test of electronic ,ignition parts force outboards

[oleliner]

yes , could use some information ,about testing force electronic ignition parts ..the shop manual calls for a dva meter to test the electronic parts.. could a good grade digital volt /ohm meter be used ? i want to test the trigger , cd power packs, (think) i know dv a.. the last letter a means adapter, and refers me to mercury dealer..the engine to be tested is a force 125 hp model #1251x8c ..bayliner capri , cutty. with above engine..
thanks much for input everyone....

 

[roscoe]

Re: test of electronic ,ignition parts force outboards

DVA will read peak voltage.

You can pick up a dva adaptor for about $35, attach it to your voltmeter.
boatfix.com/bypartnofrogpp.asp?partno=ESI640
Radio Shack has them too.

Read these:

http://outboardparts.com/mercury/troubleshooting/troubleshooting1.htm


http://www.boatfix.com/how/chryign.html

 

[oleliner]

Re: test of electronic ,ignition parts force outboards

DVA will read peak voltage.

You can pick up a dva adaptor for about $35, attach it to your voltmeter.
boatfix.com/bypartnofrogpp.asp?partno=ESI640
Radio Shack has them too.

Read these:

http://outboardparts.com/mercury/troubleshooting/troubleshooting1.htm


http://www.boatfix.com/how/chryign.html

 

[oleliner]

Re: test of electronic ,ignition parts force outboards

thanks for your time , to help me on this ..i had contacted the mercury dealer in our area , and he told me i did not need a dva adapter to check , but feel i do , ya have directed me , along the right tract ... thanks

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: test of electronic ,ignition parts force outboards

no dva for ohms
dva for volts

the reason why is that the stator/triggers puts out pulses of volts, a digital meter will give u a false reading all day long

ur merc dealer is right if testing ohms