Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1985 50hp 2 stroke 4cyl No Spark

Posted by rockinhitz34 on 06/27/17 - 4:10 PM
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Long story short splash-down was fun for about 20 minutes before my outboard cut out and would not start back up. Got home checked compression (engine cold, throttle neutral) in all 4 cyl was 110 PSI. Fuel was good, very fresh full tank, mixed correctly, firm bulb full carbs etc. Turns out I had no spark. Pulled up the wiring diagram and checked the fuse first. It was blown so I replaced it (20A) but still no spark. I checked the continuity of the fuse holder and that checked out. I checked the stator/trigger and one ignition coil (no spark on any of them I figured they all wouldnt die at once) and they checked out per my seloc manual ohms meter testing of the different color wire combos. Any help here, I am at a loss. Seems to me like it is a switchbox problem. Probably should mention I bought new spark plugs and they wont spark either (not a plug problem).

Any and all help is appreciated!