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Bill I think you got it right on the connector. My 81 25 has that arrangement. It seems to me, that pushing the anphenol connectors together dry, can cause the pins to back out [or break], resulting in an ”open” circuit. And you may not even notice it by looking at the connector. I must confess, I’ve been guilty of that myself.
Johnnyrude, I would suggest picking up a copy of ”CDI Electronics Ignition Systems Troubleshooting Guide”. probably the best, most detailed guide I have found. The guide walks you through the testing procedures, and includes testing data. I refer to mine for engines I may be ”rusty” on, as far as wire colors and specs, etc. Do you have a DVA meter for testing? I’m sure you know this already, but a standard issue multi meter will not test DVA voltage. This, along with a ”Pack Load Resistor” for testing some OMC engines is also a requirement. Stevens Instruments in Waukegan Ill. still has the pack load resistors, as well as the DVA test equipment. I kind of like my Electro Specialties brand DVA meter [Mercury Marine tool] that I’ve used forever. It has a DVA function, as well as a standard multimeter all in one.