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I am disassembling the outboard, to clean it, and also because I want to see how it works, and try to make it run, it pulls thru easily, and looks very clean. I have removed the gas tank, skirts, and flywheel. The coils are cracked, is this common? What causes it? The points look good, with no “tits”, or burning. I looked for coils, and some popped up on ebay, for around 40.00 for 2. Same seller has plug wires, and a carburetor rebuild kit. My carburetor had been removed, and I dont know if its all complete, so think a rebuild kit would be good. Is the stuff offered on ebay O.K? I will probably never use the outboard, but dont mind spending a few dollars to make it run. I figure if it fires up, then Ill buy an impeller. Also, it looks like the gas tank is aluminum, and peeking inside with a flash light, looks pretty clean. Any suggestions on further cleaning it? I have cleaned gas tanks on small motorcycles, and sealed with Por 15, but I dont think that is appropriate for this tank. Should I worry about the condensers? Im sure I can clean the plugs. What kind of compression should I be looking for?
Sorry if Im rambling on, and thanks for any answers, or suggestions.