Re: Gale Buccaneer 3D11B Ignition Issues

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quote cajuncook1:

Compression = what is your compression value?
Spark = you need to check spark. (you should be able to jump gap of at least 1/4 inch)
Fuel delivery = carburetor cleaned properly and correct settings.

Compression is 35 psi. I could find no compression spec in the Gale Products Service Manual (2nd Edition), so I am not sure if this is unacceptably low.

I disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt the carb. Needle valve set between a1/2 turn per the Gale Service Manual and the 3/4 turn per Wawrzyniak in Cheap Outboards.

I do get a low voltage from a pull on the starter (peak of 4V) I do not see a spark across the electrodes with the plug out of the motor and the threaded portion grounded.

I still think my issue is component failure of the coil or the condenser, or maybe the magnet in the flywheel.

I did not think getting this very simple motor running again would be this difficult.

I am somewhat discouraged, but haven’t conceded defeat yet. If I buy an OMC coil and condenser and that does not still fix the problem, I think I will have put enough money in parts and sweat equity into the old Buccaneer.