1966 40hp johnson model rdsl28b no spark

[bruce clayton]

i purchased this boat form a

i purchased this boat form a friend who owns a tractor shop and it was a trade so he knows nothing of the motor history. i can not get it to fire it turns over great i have heard that the coils are known to go bad on these motors (from your message boards). any help would be appreciated.......

 

[jupiterzeke]

" Just like all engines you ne

" Just like all engines you need:fuel,compression,and ignition at the right time to run,what have you checked?? "