Reply To: EVINRUDE trigger coil

[Don]

The amphenol pin tools can be kinda pricey, but definitely worth having for working on the OMC CD systems. Perhaps there is a member in your area that would let you borrow them…..
OK, you have a factory manual, that is great…
Kind of sounds like the engine was running, but maybe a bit “cannibalized” before it was sold….Someone may have messed/swiped something that is keeping the engine from sparking.
You are using neon testers to check spark, could be misleading….Sometimes the simplest test equipment, like a spark tester, can create a lot of confusion. I am assuming you don’t have a traditional spark tester with an adjustable air gap. These engines are supposed to produce a spark powerful enough to jump a 7/16-1/2″ gap while cranking at normal cranking speeds. Once the engine is back together, perhaps just check for spark with the plugs grounded to the block, just make sure there are no gas fumes/spray coming from the cylinders while cranking…..
Feel free to post close up pictures of your engine, perhaps someone will spot something simple….
Don