I recently purchased a boat that has a mercury 9.8 on it. The serial number on the tag is 3362759 which I think is about a 73 model.
It has been giving me firing problems. I pulled the flywheel and found out that is has a red Thunderbolt ignition system. I found two wires that had cracked and broken jackets. They were shorting to ground. This is why the motor would sometimes run great, other times not spark at all. It all depended on when/if the wire touched the housing.
Anyway, I would like to replace the whole kit, new points as well. Does anybody know where I can but this ignition kit? I can't find one. Also, what do the points set on?
I'm new to the forum as well as working on outboards. I am an automotive tech so doing the work won't bother me, finding the information and parts might.
thanks
It has been giving me firing problems. I pulled the flywheel and found out that is has a red Thunderbolt ignition system. I found two wires that had cracked and broken jackets. They were shorting to ground. This is why the motor would sometimes run great, other times not spark at all. It all depended on when/if the wire touched the housing.
Anyway, I would like to replace the whole kit, new points as well. Does anybody know where I can but this ignition kit? I can't find one. Also, what do the points set on?
I'm new to the forum as well as working on outboards. I am an automotive tech so doing the work won't bother me, finding the information and parts might.
thanks
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