No spark? How to test CDI ignition on an outboard motor

[@hp3453]

I'm always noticing 2 very important tools in your videos....your beer, and a detailed service/repair manual...your a lifesaver!....keep up the great work it is truly appreciated

[@DangarMarine]

It's very hard to read a service manual without a beer. ;)

[@davidvaneck4856]

This is better then a classroom tech course .You sir , are a very good teacher. Best thing on u tube. Thank you! And greetings from Vancouver Island .

[@oases6862]

Hi Stu. Bit of an update from me on my use of the DVA I built from your instructions. Had some problems with a Tohatsu 60hp so used the DVA to check the output from the CDI unit to the coil primary winding on number 1 cylinder. I have the switch for the 300 ohm in line resistor. When the engine was running and with the resistor in line I could only get a reading of 50 volts which seemed low. So then switched the resistor out of the circuit and the voltage went straight up to 180 volts. So that absolutely confirms your logic that with a low duty cycle current, the resistor need to be taken out of the circuit. I have used it to measure CDI charging coil voltage, and that has a high duty cycle so the resistor was switched in in that situation. Very useful bit of kit! Many thanks again and keep up the good work, Jon

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jon, great to hear you are getting value out of it. I used mine for a charging coil problem again last week that turned out to be caused by a bad rectifier / regulator. It's great to be able to do a couple of quick tests and isolate the problem without swapping out perfectly good parts to see if it helps.

[@jovialgiantlol4318]

I will definitely have to check this out as a possibility for my outboard. I changed the spark plugs on my Evinrude 88 SPL (1996) and the boat was running fine. Ended up taking it out and couldn't start it up on the way back! We took the spark plug wires out and tested them 1 by 1. Found that only 1 spark plug wire out of 4 was generating a spark. Going to start by replacing those and then work my way up. Thanks for your videos, informative as always.

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

Great videos your the first person that knows what hes talking about. Wish you could fix my 85 hp force. Thankyou

[@benjpropson]

GREAT video! I took a risk and bought a Yamaha 9.9 that couldn't be started... no controls... nothing. Never worked on an outboard before but with this video and my first ever multimeter, I was able to diagnose the problem and repair the motor for only $30!!!! almost bought a CDI without testing because it seemed obvious. turned out to be the red, continuous power, wire was faulty within motor's harness. found OEM part for $30 shipped. Keep doing what you do!!! Thanks Again!

[@DangarMarine]

Nice one Ben, glad to hear you got the motor up and running, and so cheaply!

[@silvesterweber2879]

Dangar Marine what if your outboard wont start in the water but out the water it runs like a charm

[@sifarcher]

maybe mercury switch faulty?? stops engine starting when engine out of the water.

[@dafnesujeybojorquezzavala6726]

Soy tu fan pero en inglés hay muchas cosas me no entiendo se puede traducir por favor saluditos

[@MrDragonfly1234]

This is such a beautiful video for some beginners like me. I come back again and again and every time I come back I learn something new!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the video has been helping you. :)

[@rdfreiwald1954]

I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents with the rest of the world! I had been trouble-shooting an ignition problem for a few days, and was down to R&R of the CDI Power Pack. I recalled your diagram of how a CDI works, and how the Kill Switch affects the CDI. I cut one of the wires from the kill switch (Black/Yellow on my Evinrude), and the engine fired immediately. I have a new switch on order, and can't thank you enough. You are my go-to guy on all things outboard!!! Cheers, Mate!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Rick, glad it was a cheap and easy fix. :)

[@jcnpresser]

Thanks so much for sharing your time and experience. Going to try and diag my Suzuki 40 for a no start at times. I’ll probably be watching this a couple more times. Thanks

[@paultaffa7117]

Great stuff. This will help me diagnosing ignition faults in my motorcycle shop, as many bikes use the same technology for their ignition systems.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, plenty of bikes have CDI ingition too!

[@dmx2cool]

bro i love your videos. you are a god. i dont even own one of these outboards but an 88 evinrude 48spl which you've done videos on which has REALLY helped me SUBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you like them!

[@doesitmatter9451]

I'm subscribing... great editing and awesome information with no stupid music. Thank you so much

[@DangarMarine]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Jake-hc3qo]

Thanks for the great video. Thorough and clear explanation of the CDI ignition system 👍🏼

[@rodgeComAu]

Great explanation as you work through the various part of the system and the how and why of each part. Thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the video has helped you you.

[@clintonbirnie9126]

Great Video, gives me a great place to start testing on my motor. At full throttle both coils are working properly, but at idle 1 coil stops working. Idle rpm is all over the place.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Clinton, glad it helped you. :)

[@petebeat1510]

Did you fix your problem Clinton?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Stu, went to this video while making my version on my Merc 60hp motor which by the way is way different. But there was helpful info either way for my project. Like needing leads with aligator clips ect... My motor has indiviual coils for each of the 3 cylinders and I have a regulator/rectifier combo unit. Red stator and trigger unit also all going to the switchbox and stator adaptor. Interesting setup they did on these older 1996 motors.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it helped Tim.

[@reazmohammed9686]

Thanks for the information, looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@DangarMarine]

Reaz Mohammed Thanks Reaz!

[@fredmartens7126]

Great video. What is the difference between unloaded and loaded?

[@wtc7665]

great videos you are spot on my freind. thank you and i hope you make more for us poor folk who cant afford 100 per hour mechanic

[@pierrearchambeault6409]

Very valuable information on all of your videos thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

You are welcome. Glad you like them!

[@grahammarsden1565]

Stu, Thanks for the video. With the DVA unit. The 300ohm resistor looks like a current limiting protection measure so if shorted out could lead to excess current and maybe some damage. What about switching out the 1MOhm resistor across the capacitor to prevent discharge during the test and allow the full supply voltage to develop across the capacitor. Then switch it back in to discharge before the next test begins.

[@RuhRohRaggie069]

Hey good buddy got another one of those Hooten Lager's Ive been working up a mighty thirst watching you work

[@denniselmore6310]

thanks for the video it helped me find two coils bad on my motor

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Dennis, glad you got to the bottom of your problem.

[@radman9951]

Good work with only one lead suspect i am thinking to check continuity from cdi to coil in dead wire Thankyou

[@oases6862]

Hi Stu, once again thanks for the really useful information provided through your videos. My friend blew up his Mariner 5hp four stroke engine whilst sailing across the Irish Sea in the UK (my nearest body of water). The water feed pipe failed through corrosion and the engine overheated badly. Having little compression, I decided to rebuild the carbonised engine (& lapped the valves following your guidance) and although compression was restored, it still wouldn't start. Built your DVA (with resistor switch) and it led me to diagnosing a bad capacitor charging coil (probably failed due to the overheating). New coil bought and it started on the second pull! Although you're on the other side of the world I owe you a beer sometime! Cheers, Jon

[@DangarMarine]

+OA SES Hi Jon. Great work on getting it running again. Many other people wouldn't have gone to those lengths to save the motor, certainly a job you can be proud of. Looking forward to having that beer with you one day. :)

[@lynneboyer2732]

I +

[@johnharman5440]

You are the man! Really enjoy your videos.Love Eddie and the chickens

[@montellwilliams811]

Say , do you who sales that tester ?

[@osmeltamayo5312]

Hola amigo, me gustan mucho los vídeos que comparte, mucho aprendemos de usted, no hablo inglés, sería un verdadero gusto que pudiera sustitularlos en español, no solo es usted un buen mecánico, sino también un excelente maestro, gracias y muchas bendiciones.

[@threestrands]

Very helpful, your my GOTO guy for anything outboard.

[@coraldecuba6638]

thank you Dangar because of your educational video I still have a good running motor!!!!;-):-)

[@DangarMarine]

+coraldecuba 66 You're welcome, safe boating!

[@Punk510]

Would be awesome to see how to test the CDI. And if power is being produced..Without a starter motor. But all we did here was go around in circles thenFrankenstein it. You left me with more questions than answers

[@danecarabez2]

Hey mate appreciate the video! I have a 2 stroke 30hp tohatsu 2000 model. Did the ignition resistance test and between the two cords off the ignition switch i have 16k ohm. This looks pretty high but cant find exact stats

[@rickwalt8767]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@versatec1]

Priceless information...ripper ...gonna keep this vid close to my heart...cheers dude..God bless😊👍

[@DangarMarine]

versatec1 Thanks very much, I'm glad you found it helpful. :)

[@montellwilliams811]

@@DangarMarine hey , where can I buy one of those tester's ?

[@MrFazer83]

Lovely video! I could really use a manual that you use in this video. In the Netherlands I am searching for it years now. No result.

[@DangarMarine]

I think I got it from either tradebit.com or readmanual.com

[@MrFazer83]

@@DangarMarine allright, i will look it up on these sites. i finally fixed my f50 aet from '96. turned out to be the sparkplug caps. Didnt think it would give such a big problem. now i need to find a solution for the oil film that occurs on the water during running.

[@MrFazer83]

the check tube for coolingwater does not contain oil. it only comes from the exhaust cooling water. I suspect that it is not motoroil but petrol. maybe the mixture is a bit to rich?

[@hilbrandenherder5441]

Hi Stu, Recently I’ve bought a mercury 30hp 2 stroke 2 cylinder. I bought it for real cheap as the previous owner told me it was not working correctly. (Motor is in nearly perfect shape). After working perfectly for one hour or so it started miss firing and lost nearly all power. So far I have ruled out: -vacuum leak -fuel supply problem -coils -spark leads -spark plugs -reed valves -compression At the top cylinder, timing is on spec. On the bottom cylinder the timing is all over the place (roughly 100 degrees advanced!!) Now I have no idea if this problem has to to with my power pack or trigger spool (which gives me a voltage of 2 volts AC when pulling). I suspect the powerpack is the problem, but I have no wiring diagram to confirm if the symptoms I’m having could be caused by a faulty powerpack/cdi unit. Also it is very expensive so I really don’t want to replace it unnecessarily. I am really confused on this problem and I can not find any similar symptoms on the internet. Help is very much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[@DangarMarine]

Don't forget that the timing marks are only for cylinder 1, the second cylinder should fire about 180 out of phase. Some outboards use a waste spark system where the plugs fire simultaneously on both cylinders twice as often as they need to for simplicity of design.

[@missourihillbillytrucker3053]

where can i get my hands on good manuals?

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

Great Video Stu. I am loving your videos. Very informative. I picked up on a small inconsistency here when testing the secondary winding of the coils though. @ 14:24 You made made mention of testing from one lead to the other, (and show the boot being re-installed) however, the spec in the manual being 3.5 - 4.7K Ohm, that would indicate that the test need to be done without the boots installed, as they have their own resistance built in ( 3.75-6.25KOhm). If you were testing with the boots still on, you would expect to see 11 - 17.2K Ohm, which is too large a range to give any sort of accuracy to the test. Basically, in order to properly test the secondary winding, you need to have the boots off.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Chris. You're stretching my memory now but I recall the service manual showing the test being done with the boots in place but I'll take a look when I am next in the workshop.

[@roggiedale]

Could you inform us of the manual you are using? Thank you for share with the rest of us.

[@DangarMarine]

It’s the original Yamaha service manual for that motor.

[@roggiedale]

Thank you

[@karlozmalachi6964]

Love your videos. What are those shop manual books you use in your videos? They seem to have great detail. I have yet to find good shop manual books like that.

[@marvinhesler321]

I am enjoying your video ...so practical...and user friendly

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Marvin!

[@Dreancaidi]

Great vid love your channel!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks so much!

[@Gargamail78]

Thank you very much pour these tips. It is really usefull ! I made the handcrafted DVA and it works great. On my carb F50AET (year 1995) all tensions are OK (lighting coil and pulser coil) and I also checked that kill switch and starter switch are good. But the tension delivered by the CDI unit is not compliant. It only delivers 15v during 1 or 2 seconds and then tension decreases. Does it match with a defective CDI or do you have any other suggestion ? Thank you in advance of you have time for an advice :)

[@TheHutch71]

checked connections on regulator.. clean and no burning etc. freshwater use only and low hours on lovely lough Erne,fermanagh, N.Ireland. thanks

[@bmck9097]

This also had a 17 pitch prop which I changed to a 12 pitch as that is what all the prop calculators called for. Just changing the prop pitch got me up on plane and 22 miles an hour from a boat that wouls not plane and maxed at 6 mph.

[@TheHutch71]

brilliantly explained. I'm currently having problems with 75 mariner(mercury) 2005 Belgium.. 3cyl. 2t doesn't seem to be charging battery. however battery does gain small voltage increases when motor running?? with metre on battery and start engine no increase in voltage... I'm thinking regulator.... can I do a bench test on it.. six wires? thanks Ian

[@DangarMarine]

Hi John. Could either be the regulator rectifier or the lighting coil under the flywheel. The lighting coil provides an AC current so will need a DVA like in this video to test it. You should get about 13.8 volts out of the regulator rectifier once the outboard is up to speed. At idle it will not put out much at all.

[@jondog9]

Thanks for breaking it down so well. Just the information I was looking for. Really appreciate you taking the time brother!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome John.

[@jimford1256]

Hi, your videos are great I am new at this and I am worndering where you get the manuals you are using.

[@trisaniahodges3968]

I have a 200 Yamaha 2 stroke, I would like to know how many turns to turn the air screw for good performance?

[@nilaya80]

Nice. I have to build that DVA tester. I have no spark on my Yamaha 30hp from the mid 80is. Checked with different CDI and coils. All i got is 5v from the trigger.

[@DangarMarine]

Hi Mikael. A DVA sure is essential to diagnosing these types of problems. The voltage reading you get without one can be very misleading. Also make sure you track down the factory specs for your outboard so you know what you are comparing your readings to.

[@nilaya80]

Thank you for your answer. Yes i must find some online documentation for my engine regarding voltage outputs etc. I made myself a DVA today, so i will go out and test it later today. Hopefully i get some good results.

[@nilaya80]

To answer myself, i got good readings on trigger and charger. But bad ohm readings on CDI unit. I tried using a single ignition coil from my Yamaha 4hp (i have double ignition coil on my 30hp) and then i got spark. So could it be CDI that is broken ?

[@DangarMarine]

So just to clarify, you tried your 8hp coil with your 30hp CDI and got spark? Also, I've never done an Ohm reading on a CDI, just measured the voltage coming out of the CDI to the coils. Can you tell me more about the CDI test you did?

[@nilaya80]

Yes i took my 4hp coil which is single coil and used it with my CDI and got spark, but fairly weak. When i ohm tested the CDI, i checked the orange (wich is positive) and negative (engine ground) and there it should be 0.18-0.3 ohms. But it said it was either OL or 6-10 ohms. Hard to measure, cause i had to tap the ground connector all the time to get reading. Sorry for my english. Hard to write technical stuff :D

[@Dreancaidi]

Very comprehensive! I have an outboard that disengages the starter motor when it fires even though Im holding the ignition key in the same position. Its a tall order to ask if you have any ideas as to why this happens but Im asking lol. I believe the motor would start if it cranked for another second or two before the starter motor disengages. My experience has been that if you keep the key turned that the starter motor keeps cranking in most petrol motors. 40 hp Mariner 2 stroke (Auto miox) 2 cylinder around year 2000. Mercury controls (forward neutral reverse and start key with a lever that appears to be choke)

[@DangarMarine]

It has to do with the flywheel moving faster than the starter and pushing the Bendix gear down as a result. This video shows how this works kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJnHhKRqjLSUeq8

[@bmck9097]

HI, I have a 1985 classic fifty Merc 4 cylinder two stroke.This is a new engine to me. I replaced the stator as it was open circuit and had no spark. It would idle and ok mid range rpm but would misfire and lose power at top end. I pulled the leg and the exhaust was almost completely plugged with carbon. I cleaned that out, installed new plugs and took it for a run. It ran great for about half an hour and then stated to bog and misfire. I pumped the fuel ball and nothing changed. This seemed heat related to me so i let the engine cool down for ten minutes and started it up and hit the throttle. Everything worked fine for about 5 minutes. I pumped the fuel ball again with no change. I believe the problem is a bad syn, switch box or coil. This is very difficult to check on the water as that is the only time it does this. In a loaded situation. I can check the trigger with a timing light but am a little perplexed at how to check the switch box or coil under load. Any suggestions would be great full. I do not have a DVA adapter. I do however have a labscope.Any tips?

[@DangarMarine]

Are you sure it isn't temperature related if it was fine for another 5 minutes after letting it cool down for 10? Is the thermostat working properly and the water jackets clear?

[@justinroberts9965]

I have a 95 Jonson 25hp tiller with pull start only. I am not getting any spark on either cylinder. I recently replaced both coils and still no spark. Really need help, any suggestions would be appreciated

[@busdriver1469]

In stead of a dva test of the cdi....would IT not be good enough to test the different coils under the flywheel with an multimeter....like an Ohm test to check if They are within spec?to test for continuity?

[@kennethstafford2152]

Hello i have a 4.5 hp mercury (1976 ive been told could you tell me where the wires from points condenser and magneto go please

[@PhillipMuir]

You are very good do you do certification courses

[@topcabdriver50]

Danger have you ever dropped something in the water while working on the outboard motor

[@DangarMarine]

Only one spanner so far.

[@nicholascfindlay132]

Great video and very informative, thankyou

[@rayprod8571]

Are there wires that go to the CDI from some low oil sensor switch that would shut down the CDI?

[@DangarMarine]

On some outboards, yes. If it has it the low oil sensor will cut the ignition (or go into limp mode) to protect it.

[@heltloss6301]

Great video as always! but i know something you dont! OL stands for Open Loop on the multimeter :)

[@DangarMarine]

There you go! :)

[@bmck9097]

I'm thinking it IS temperature related as in the Trigger, switch box or coil breaking down at a certain temperature. The motor itself does not seem to run hot. Starts and idles fine(even when breaking down under load.. It only breaks down under load when at operating temperature. I'm putting a labscope on it tomorrow.

[@DangarMarine]

+B Mckinnon Gotcha. Putting a scope on the HT leads and looking at the shape of the spark pulse will certainly give you a good idea of what is going on.

[@Kinkivette]

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[@rolandkennedy5471]

B Mckinnon hay mate i have a 1992 model jamaha 70hp two stroke out board motor was running well but lately it takes off realy well but then dies in power i get my mate to prime the hand primer and it helps a lot could tell me more

[@garystetler4358]

Another great video - I have learned a BUNCH from them!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gary!

[@raystomberski4480]

Thanks for the videos and great info

[@chrispretorius5999]

I have a wire pulled out of mine , do you have a foto of your wiring strip

[@mrman1011111]

We are getting no readings across some of the pins of the CDI when referencing the resistance chart and wasted spark on cylinder 2. But we do get a spark when testing spark could this be the wasted spark on the downwards spark?

[@fishinforlikes1611]

This is either my exact motor, or the closest thing I've seen in any videos online. Would love to know if you've done any more work with this one in other videos. Currently dealing with no spark. Was running like a top, then cut out while idling, and refuses to start. Can't get a spark out of it. Have bypassed the killswitch. Have tested for spark with a tester. So CDI amd coils are next

[@mikesolns1364]

How'd it go?

[@fishinforlikes1611]

@@mikesolns1364 CDI was the issue. Tough to source a new one, but I got lucky and found one close to home. The Yammie lives!

[@mikesolns1364]

@@fishinforlikes1611 I'm having huge problems finding a CDI how'd you find yours?

[@fishinforlikes1611]

@@mikesolns1364 well first I hit Google pretty hard of course, just with the part number. Found some used ones on eBay for 4-500. Found a few new ones in Australia (I'm in Canada) and I also contacted Yamaha of Japan. They said they would actually make me one and ship it. Think both of those options worked out to about one thousand. I started searching Yamaha dealers one by one, and somehow stumbled on a database of inventory at different dealerships. Found one at a marina fairly close to home. The guy said he just uploads all of his inventory to that database and eventually people find him. Part was on his shelf for a while. Think I paid $650 Canadian. If I can find that page again I'll message you. Good luck man!

[@crispernator]

gday mate been away from the boats for a while have a 40 triple that has no spark on no3 cylinder , can you show us how to connect the auto starter to the engine might sound like a dumb question but i have watched twice now and still can only get the part that one lead goes to the pos of the starter motor .

[@phillipmuir2190]

Hey danger marine what manual did you use in the video for the electrical

[@Tractorsrgreat]

Thanks Dangar! I just bought a 1976 Eska 7.5 hp--ignition problems but really clean otherwise. Watched your video and still trying to sort it out for this little tecumseh solid state motor. Would you happen to know any cheap retrofits work arounds for the cdi on these? Would the testing be similar? They made a million of these things and parts are not always easy or cheap to come by. Love your vids. I've watched a bunch and learned a lot! Doug

[@DangarMarine]

Hi Doug, interesting question about retrofitting CDI. Can't say I've seen any kits, but it would probably be possible. The crank sensor would be the tricky bit I guess. We only deal with work boats here so we don't often see anything earlier that 90s.

[@wubbalubbadubx2]

Great video I need to test the ignition units on my Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke and just bought a DVA adapter. How did you know which leads to use when hooking up to the harness clips on the charge and pulser coils? My charge coil has a 3-pin plug and I was hoping to figure it out without buying the 3-pin testing harness. Thanks for all your vids!

[@buddymoore7919]

Hello I have a 2001 optmax 225 it has good compression and fire on all cylinders 85 psi air pressure 95 psi on fuel runs on 2 4 6 cylinders but not on 1 3 5 what is the problem do you think o yeah I have changed the ecm and it is still doing the same thing

[@autotech9541]

Sir, Can I get service manual for out board engine

[@AS-pq3hu]

Very Informative, thank you

[@DangarMarine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@600santafe8]

Hola !! Saludos desde Argentina!!muchas gracias por tus videos.. Son de mucha ayuda... Mi pregunta es la siguiente... Que libro utilizas para corroborar los datos? Me interesaria poder contar con el muchas gracias y agredesco tu respuesta...

[@DangarMarine]

That was the Yamaha service manual for that outboard. I got it from the website readmanual.com

[@marcelprinsloo8746]

Hi, hope your well and safe. I like your channel and the videos are very helpful, has helped me a few times. Thank you for that. I do have another problem and I hope you will be able to help or assist - I have a 1970's Johnson/Evenrude 50HP 2 cylinder outboard motor that blew the powerpack/CDI unit. The current unit is the screw type powerpack but it is discontinued. I did manage to get a powerpack CDI unit of the newer model motors but the wire colour coding doesn't match up. How do I connect it without damaging the powerpack? I'm from South Africa and the guys this side is useless in after sales assistance. Best regards Marcel Prinsloo

[@bryancrawfordfishing]

I sub'd you have an amazing channel and your a master of your craft.... I wish all mechanics were as in depth as you... I'm Heavy Equipment Mechanic, I have been learning outboard on my own just bass fishing and I do all of my own maintenance, I'm just looking to pick a guys brain that knows outboards.. Thanks and look forward you more from you channel....

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad the videos are helping you with your outboard. Always good to have another wrench onboard. :)

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[@NearbyCactus]

Great video! I'm slowly working my way through your back catalogue :-) Regarding the cranking issue, I thought I'd share my experience with a '99 Johnson 50 2 stroke. It was intermittently very hesitant about cranking. I originally thought it was the battery because it was improved by charging it. But over time it got worse and I realised that it needed to be sorted. I got Kaikoura Marine to check it out, and they found it was dirty brushes on the starter motor. Once that was sorted, it seemed like it cranked 100 times better!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tim. Indeed brushes are common culprit when starter motors fail. This is an old vid on trim tilt but goes through a similar job to fix them kzbin.info/www/bejne/raC5hWeZr9Bpl9E

[@guyhollaway912]

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[@warriors5779]

thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@barrymachos5951]

Awesome video! So I have diagnosed everything like your video on my 60hp outboard evinrude and I have come to find out that underneath my flywheel and in the same vicinity as my cdi unit, its melted black, kind of like a black candle wax. Any suggestions? *No spark in all 3 cylinders, coils, leads, ohm tests are all checked. Thanks!

[@DangarMarine]

Sounds like the insulation on the coil under the flywheel may have melted which will mean the wires will be shorting.

[@jorgelara7183]

Hi I bought motor with a 1979 evinrude 70hp that was a missing spark in second cylinder my first reaction was change the coil ignition and worked for once after turn off that was a not spark again this time I check the power coming from the power pack and is not getting power from the power pack to the second cylinder So my question is I hace to replace the power pack or is something else I hope you can help me Thanks

[@DangarMarine]

I would start by checking the wires as they can be a problem and a cheap fix. If the other cylinders are working from that power pack then it is unlikely to be the trigger coil feeding the power pack so the pack itself may need replacing.

[@jorgelara7183]

Dangar Marine thank you so much for you help this is my first boat I'm learning waching your videos. So yeah the other two coil still receiving power from the power pack and sometimes the second get power for a little while a couple seconds. So appreciated your help and time thanks again for reply my message have a nice day.

[@600santafe8]

Gracias!!! Y sigue asi con tus videos ayudando mas personas!! Saludos!!!!

[@DangarMarine]

De nada amigo. :)

[@handyallaround5776]

would love to see some videos on mercury v6 blackmax or promax,,,,,,im assuming the pulser coil is the same as a stator under the flywheel?

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, one day I'd like to get a Merc to do some vids on. Pulser coil is often on the outside of the flywheel pickup up a protrusion that tells it where the crank position is. The stator tends to be a number of windings that pass the fixed magnets on the inside of the flywheel.

[@johnshanks9513]

Thank you. You're a champion, helped alot

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome!

[@gixxerlife6966]

Hey I have a 1980 Johnson 70 and it starts cold perfect and runs great the whole time no issues what’s so ever !! But when I stop and fish for a little bit it doesn’t like to start and takes a while to finally get it started ! What you think it could be ?

[@twstss4660]

This is so helpful. Just bought an engine that wouldn't start. After watching this video I took my multimeter to my 4 Stroke Nissan NSF30A and found that 1 of the ignition coils had no reading at the spark plug cover. I tested ahead of the coil just as you did in the video and saw that each coil read the same - so power is going to the coil that had no reading but not getting to the spark plug. Can I safely assume I just need a new ignition coil? Is there another way to test (provide alternate power to the spar plug) before I order the $80 replacement part?

[@DangarMarine]

You could swap two coils over and see if the no spark problem moves with that coil. Also check if the lead from the coil to the spark plug is removable or glued in. It could just be the lead.

[@twstss4660]

@Dangar Marine Thank you for the incredibly fast response. It appears to be glued in but I'll inspect a little further. I know others have already said it in previous comments but your video literally brought a 41 year old man, who has never worked on any type of engine, to give it a shot and regardless of whether this ends up being the problem, or not, I just want to thank you for giving me the confidence to give it a shot. Well done sir.

[@twstss4660]

Replaced ignition coil and now have spark at all three cylinders - tested with inline spark tester. Fresh fuel getting to carbs (primer bulb firm, watched go through filter) but engine still won't start. Removed each plug after several start attempts and all plugs are dry. Compression on all 3 cylinders in range of engine spec. Can all 3 carbs be fouled? I feel like I must be missing something very obvious.

[@mwatkins2464]

Tws Tss check your fuel pump filter and the diaphragm, they are both inside the pump. Try squeezing the bulb while trying to crank it this may tell you if fuel pump is bad. Make sure no vacuum leaks or fuel leaks around it either. Check fuel filters. Make sure vent cap is open on tank.Maybe this will help. Dangar marine has videos on most all problems. Oh your carbs could have water in their bowl so drain each one to make sure and squeeze the bulb till fresh fuel come out of drain hole.

[@vetterfellow]

Excellent ***** Video. Good foundation to work from. Thanks Stu !!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@adenovirus.]

when you measured resistance across two spark plug leads I assumed you removed the elbow connectors since they have resistance approximately 4K ohms? otherwise you have two elbow connectors plus secondary winding of coil equals three resistors in series

[@DangarMarine]

I think the spec on the service manual is provided including the resistance of the connectors. At least the diagram in the manual shows testing the resistance with them attached.

[@FourthWayRanch]

what causes this running for 10 min then quit and won't start till it cools down, is it usually the coil or the CDI? coil resistance seems to check out ok.

[@gottalovethephilippines5417]

13:06 did you zero your multimeter Stu?

[@michealportwood5987]

love your videos what does loaded and unloaded mean

[@DangarMarine]

I presuming I would have been referring to when the motor is under load and pushing the weight of the hull through the water rather than revving in neutral (unloaded)

[@halspeed12]

I have an 86 mercury 45hp it idles and starts fine but bogs down at WOT and I'm getting a reading of 0.00 on the primary coil would this mean that it is bad and could be my problem also the ferrite on 1 of the coils is cracked in several places. Thanks for the great videos.

[@rokitman5753]

the high speed jet is dirty, clean the carb its starving for fuel.

[@leonardovarela7246]

Hi, Is it possible for the Power Pack (CDI) to produce heating on one side of the engine on cylinders 1 and 3? Is a 140hp yamaha V4 engine 1987

[@DangarMarine]

I wouldn't have thought so. Most V4 engines will have two thermostats, one for each side so I would start by looking at those.

[@cherihuddleston6950]

I made a temporary starter similar to yours.. Except my wires got hot and glowing red after holding the momentary switch down for like 1 second. I used 14 gauge wire for the starter what could be causing my wires to get that hot did i do something wrong?

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, you shouldn't have the current to drive the starter motor going through the wires of the start button, just the small current needed to activate the relay/ solenoid. All the switch does is send power from the battery into the activation pole of the relay which then allows the current to flow from the battery through the relay and onto the starter motor - none of that current passes through the activation switch. Essentially all you are doing is by passing the key switch.

[@DangarMarine]

To put it another way, there will be four wires going to the starter relay, two large and two small. Of the two small ones, one will be black and going to the engine block as an earth. You switch should send power from the batter to the other of the small wires.

[@cherihuddleston6950]

But if you are hooking one of the two wires up to the battery or something that is hot, then the power must go through the switch am I right or do I have something wrong?

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, power will go through the switch, but only a small amount compared to if you hook the power from the battery to the starter motor through the switch. The idea of a relay is that you use a small current to activate a large current (other wise the key switch in the boat would get hot too). The switch is conducting the small current, not the large current. The small current isn't enough to make the switch or wires hot.

[@cherihuddleston6950]

Ah!! Awesome worked perfectly, appreciate your help as well as quick response!!

[@chriscorum7266]

I had to replace my voltage regulators on my 96 200 efi the wires melted out of the regulators i know the yellow and red go to stator but does it matter which yellow goes to which yellow and same for red

[@DangarMarine]

If the yellows are to the stator it shouldn't matter as it is an AC current.

[@pwatkinsful]

Hi Stu, I recently bought a 15 hp 4 stroke 2003 model Yamaha secondhand outboard engine, it’s backfiring at low and high rpm’s, checked all that’s needed to be checked as per service manual, had bought a brand new carburetor, still no fix, I notice there is a CDI installed that has a 2 stroke part number on it, could this be the problem, 2 stroke CDi or n a 4 stroke engine. Thanks

[@miguepr08]

hi from puerto rico nice video i have a problem with my Yamaha 90 etlj 86 when i run full throttle for about 5 minutes the motor start like missfire and lost power the engine is not overheating the sparks are new and the carbulators are clean what canbe thanks

[@DangarMarine]

Ignition coils can start to heat up and expand and make broken electrical connections lose conductivity. Other possibilities (not so much for a misfire though) are a split in the fuel line sucking air at full throttle, air vent on fuel tank blocked or closed, fuel pump not able to supply enough fuel. When it happens, does squeezing the primer bulb help at all?

[@dirkp6350]

Hi, Ive got an issue with yamaha F50 carb with weak spark only on cyl2. Compression in all good, spark fine on 1,3 and 4. Cyl 2 doesn't seem to fire. Remove lead on 2 when running and engine doesn't change, and only hear small spark, but then lead removed from 1,3 or 4 engine drops speed and spark is heard. Changed coils, still the same, checked all voltage specs and a little higher then spec. Changed plugs and still weak spark cy2. Not sure what else it could be except the CDI which for some reason cost a fortune. Have you retro fitted a standard CDI from something else to work on the yamaha F50?

[@janne5434]

How much torque should you tighten the flywheelnut ?? And did you replace the tensioner too?

[@DangarMarine]

+Jan jan Hey there. According to the book it's 88Nm for the flywheel. The tricky part is holding it still! I didn't replace the tensioner because it still sounded pretty good but it probably isn't a bad idea to do it while you are there.

[@boatman19607]

Hey nice learned two things from your video. Have a good one.

[@DangarMarine]

+Adam Borz thanks, you too!

[@Jmateo12]

I've been experimenting with DVA and yes i don't use any resistors at all, not even the 1m ohm in parallel with capacitor... since the multi-meter already has a 1m ohm in the circuit.. plus a 1m ohm multi-meter is BAD for getting accurate results (capacitor discharges too quick) so a 10m ohm or more multi-meter gives better results. Also I don't use 22mf since it slows the results (more for lower voltages, less on higher voltages) so I get the best results between 1mf (small voltages 1v-10v) and 5 mf (30v-250v).

[@nowsath5570]

pls update how to check in fuse box in mercury veranado engines?

[@DangarMarine]

+now sath Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Veranado engines. Do you suspect you have a blown fuse?

[@callumwearne7870]

I think he means Verado engines