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    How do I check ohms on a stator

    I have a 1986 merc 4cylinder without spark. Should I disconnect one lead from the switch box before touching the wires or can they stay connected? When one lead is disconnected I have an open circuit.I am referring to the blue and blue/white leads. I appreciate any advice.
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    86 mercury 45 hp no spark

    my motor was running fine and when I slowed for a no wake zone it misfired. In a short time it stalled and I restarted several times and it would die when I shifted. I started my trolling motor and started in to shore. I started motor a couple of times on the way back but it would stall when I...
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    45 HP 1986 MERCURY MISFIRE

    "MY ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING ON T "MY ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING ON THE TOP 2 CYLINDERS. I INSTALLED A NEW SWITCHBOX LAST SPRING AND IT RAN FINE AFTER INSTALLATION. I AM GETTING SPARK TO THE 2 PLUGS BUT THEY DO NOT SEEM TO FIRE OR ARE OUT OF TIME. CAN THE TIMING GET FOULED UP ON THESE ENGINES? (I AM...
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    Switch box part number

    I have a 1986 45 hp mercury wi I have a 1986 45 hp mercury with a bad switch box. 1 culinder is dead and the coil for the cylinder is good. I want to order a switch box but am unsure of the part number. the motor serial number is A196058. Does anyone know how I can be sure I am ordering the...
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