Where can I buy a Key Resistor for OMC 4.3?

[KM7]

Where can I buy a "Key Resistor" for OMC 4.3?

Test per the book says might be bad.

And where is it on the boat?

Thanks

Kip

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Where can I buy a Key Resistor for OMC 4.3?

You had this explained in your previous post. It is NOT a "key resistor" it is a "ballast resistor" and may be a length of resistance wire in the engine wire harness or it may be a separate ballast resistor. They do the same thing. At this point you have not proven that's the problem. You were asked if you have 8 volts at the coil or whether you have an 8 volt drop. Which is it? And even if there was an 8 volt drop that doesn't point to a bad resistor since they generally don't change value. They either open up or they work.

 

[KM7]

Re: Where can I buy a Key Resistor for OMC 4.3?

Well my manual does call it a Key resistor.

The cause of the stalling was:

1) Fuel/Air setting on carb mixture screws

2) Hot due to weak impeller and possible incorrect thermostat. I will monitor thermostat and temp

 

[Levinz11]

Re: Where can I buy a Key Resistor for OMC 4.3?

How many V's do you have at the + coil terminal while the engine is running? It's a simple test Kip. What's the number? Should be 7-9 or real close to that.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Where can I buy a Key Resistor for OMC 4.3?

Well my manual does call it a Key resistor.

If your manual says Seloc or Clymer on the front, that would explain that. It's not called a "Key Resistor"!