MercuryQuicksiver Kill Switch

[jackheerer]

"Still having starting problem

"Still having starting problems, Could the Kill Switch on the Quick Siver controls be bad. Is there a way to bypass it?"

 

[beckerjs]

"depending on what engine,year

"depending on what engine,year, try disconecting the black/yellow wire on the powerpack, that kills the ignition,note engine will not shut off"

 

[jackheerer]

Engine is 1970 Mercury 500 50

Engine is 1970 Mercury 500 50 h.p. with Thunderbolt Ignition.

 

[beckerjs]

have you checked for spark whe

have you checked for spark when you have problems or are we just guessing. you could also disconect the harness on the side of the motor and jump start the motor and check for spark

 

[jackheerer]

Checked for Spark at the plugs

Checked for Spark at the plugs and distributor end of Ignition wire. No spark at either location.