I was at the ramp yesterday and it wouldn't start. Got it home and I'm getting fuel. Changed plugs and noticed no spark from #1 plug. # 3 had spark. Any suggestions where to start troubleshooting this? I'm going to make sure my flywheel keyway didn't break. This happened before... It cranks no problem. Thanks.
2000 Ranger 522SVX W/ 2000 Mercury 250XB
U.S. Air Force Retired
Is #1 the only one without spark Steve?
What’s the best way to check for spark? Hang the plug outside while cranking and check it? That’s what I did with #1
2000 Ranger 522SVX W/ 2000 Mercury 250XB
U.S. Air Force Retired
It needs to be grounded to the block. If you have an old plug break off the electrode, and get a worm clamp a piece of wire and a alligator clip. Strip both ends of the wire attach one end and the worm clamp to the treads and the other to the alligator clip. Insert the plug into the plug wire and attach the clip to a suitable ground on the block the lower coil bolt are a good ground point. Crank the motor and check for spark.
I bought a spark tester at autozone. No spark at all 6 plugs..
2000 Ranger 522SVX W/ 2000 Mercury 250XB
U.S. Air Force Retired
Got it fixed today. It was a wire behind the ignition key. The wire was frayed. Thanks for the help...
2000 Ranger 522SVX W/ 2000 Mercury 250XB
U.S. Air Force Retired
Good dealOriginally Posted by gonzz
,,sure glad it wasnt the mercury gray fuel line that went bad causing it,,,
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
That's the first thing I'd check for on a no spark condition.Good deal
Now Fred...don't give the guy a complexion....
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