bill_w
Advanced Contributor
"Hi. I've got a 20 merc E
"Hi. I've got a 20 merc Electric start, serial 4710763, that I think is a 1977. It's only running on one cyl (not sure which one). A tech told my late dad that a coil is gone, and that it would be expensive/nearly impossible to get a new one. I see that coils are available (part 3995288A2, followed by 24 99). Is there a way to check the coils, and is there anything else that may cause the no spark? (other than the obvious..I've checked wires, changed plugs, etc). I also have a merc 18 XD, serial no 7218344, that I think is a 1985. What does the XD stand for? I was given this motor, and know nothing about it, where the 20 has been in the family since new. Also, are these mercs, yamis, or what have you?
Thanks in advance"
"Hi. I've got a 20 merc Electric start, serial 4710763, that I think is a 1977. It's only running on one cyl (not sure which one). A tech told my late dad that a coil is gone, and that it would be expensive/nearly impossible to get a new one. I see that coils are available (part 3995288A2, followed by 24 99). Is there a way to check the coils, and is there anything else that may cause the no spark? (other than the obvious..I've checked wires, changed plugs, etc). I also have a merc 18 XD, serial no 7218344, that I think is a 1985. What does the XD stand for? I was given this motor, and know nothing about it, where the 20 has been in the family since new. Also, are these mercs, yamis, or what have you?
Thanks in advance"