"I've got a spark problem
"I've got a spark problem with my 77 Volvo 225e. (GM 305) The boat has been running fine, and starting easily. I started it the other day, and it ran for a couple seconds then stopped, as if the key had been switched off. As I started troubleshooting, I found no spark at the plugs or from the coil. It cranks easily, and I am getting fuel. Here is what I have done:
New cap, points, rotor, condensor(tried two new condensors), coil(X2), plugs, wire from coil to cap.
I have 6 volts from ground to thepositive side of the coil with the key on. (runs through resistor)
I have 6 volts across the coil with the key on.
I have a good ground to the condensor and points. The voltage from the coil to these check at 6 volts.
With the key in the run position, I can open the points by hand and get no spark.
I've run a direct wire from the battery to positive side of coil with no results.
Any suggestions on where to go next?
There is a Bosch relay on a smallbracket attached to the coil bracket. I've been unable to trace where the wires go. Any idea what this is? Thanks in advance for any help."
"I've got a spark problem with my 77 Volvo 225e. (GM 305) The boat has been running fine, and starting easily. I started it the other day, and it ran for a couple seconds then stopped, as if the key had been switched off. As I started troubleshooting, I found no spark at the plugs or from the coil. It cranks easily, and I am getting fuel. Here is what I have done:
New cap, points, rotor, condensor(tried two new condensors), coil(X2), plugs, wire from coil to cap.
I have 6 volts from ground to thepositive side of the coil with the key on. (runs through resistor)
I have 6 volts across the coil with the key on.
I have a good ground to the condensor and points. The voltage from the coil to these check at 6 volts.
With the key in the run position, I can open the points by hand and get no spark.
I've run a direct wire from the battery to positive side of coil with no results.
Any suggestions on where to go next?
There is a Bosch relay on a smallbracket attached to the coil bracket. I've been unable to trace where the wires go. Any idea what this is? Thanks in advance for any help."