MAXUM,
Not sure about that 'Ignition Pickup' ? I do know I Marine Techs replaced:
Distributor Points/Rotor, Condensor...... Nothing mentioned by Techs, about 'Ignition Pickup' to me? Does not seem like a DIY project for backyard mechanic?
About the Coil, 'either working or not', the Forum comments have indicated that whne these things 'heat up' they can short and cause problems like what has been described.
Coil is original (1995), boat also was in and arround 'salt water' at different times.
Does the Forum still stand on their opinion about the coil issue ?
MAXUM makes a good argument about the coil and 'ignition pickup' issue!
Also, just more FYI about engine.
- Changed Plugs mid-last season. BTW old plugs looked pretty good !
Past symtoms of engine 'fuel starved' seems reasonable, as 'Acres Per Second' described: coughing, stalling backfiring. This was happening last season ! Replaced 'electric fuel pump' (wasn't cheap !), end engine ran much better. I was told by marine Techs, that the Pump contains a 'sliding ball' which can stick or totally locks up (thanks Mercruiser !
) causing fuel starvation to Carb !
More thoughts anyone about the Coil replacement and cause?
Thanks,
BD