Engine Died Running at 1500RPM Will not restart 1984 Crusader 454bs Original

"I was taking my 40' Silve

"I was taking my 40' Silverton out to the Bay when the starboard engine quit running. I attempted to restart with no luck. Actually burned up the starter in the process. I have replaced the started, coil, points, condenser, rotor, and cap. I still do not get any spark. When placing the coil wire to ground while turning over the engine, I get no spark from the coil wire. In the ign on position, I do get a 12 volt reading. With the cap off, I do see some spark between the points when I open and close them with a screwdriver, but not when I just try to start the engine with the cap off.

Any help would be appreciated. Would the resistor cause these problems. I haven't messed with it yet. The bracket is so rusted, that it will break off if a mess with it to much. LOL!!

Thanks,"

ballast resistor would definat

ballast resistor would definately do it. had the same issue with one of my 270's.

"Thanks, But I just changed th

"Thanks, But I just changed the resistor and still have no spark. Engine will not start. Any further info would be appreciated."

"Try swapping coponemts from t

"Try swapping coponemts from the other engine, and look for grounded wires, bad connections, etc.

Jeff"