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[ga_ken]

I just posted about one of my

I just posted about one of my plugs/coil pack maybe being bad.I took some advice and swapped the suspected bad coil with one of the two that was firing.Now i pull my plug wires one at a time while idiling and top two make no difference in the idle.I pull the third wire and motor dies.Was only one now seems two are bad could it be something burning these out?Information on what it was doing before is on my previous post.Thanks for any and all advice.

 

[galamb]

"Sounds like a bad CDI box, bu

"Sounds like a bad CDI box, but since they are quite expensive (although around 100 bucks in the aftermarket) best to invest 35 bucks in a manual, grab a ohm meter and check the resistance on the trigger and stator."

 

[daves69]

"Ken,
I'd bet power pac

"Ken,
I'd bet power pack also.
I take it this is a 3 cylinder model with the Prestolite ignition?
Which cylinders did you swap?
Did you swap the coils back and have the same results?

There are some troublshooting tips at ....

http://www.outboardparts.com/troubleshooting/troubleshooting16.htm"