Re: Outboard question but not antique

[Don]

OMC’s use of the term "charge coil" is very confusing. We hear charge coil and think of alternator windings/12 volt charging system. But, in this case the charge coil(s) are ignition components and have nothing to do with/no connection to the 12 volt battery circuit. The term charge coil probably was due to the fact that these windings are used to "charge up" the capacitor(s) in the power pack(s). But, even though these are two independent/no connected systems, electricity is capable of most anything, so anything IS possible. So, checking the alternator/battery circuit is worth doing.