No Spark to Plugs...

[usamarshal]

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I have a 1992 Evinrude XP 200 hp outboard. I've been running the engine with no problems since I bought it in July. I've added new gas lines, filter, fuel valve, clamps, etc... which helped get fuel to the engine much better. The problem I'm having now is that I can't get any spark to the spark plugs. There is power getting to everything that I can see...checked it with the volt meter...and the wiring looks fine. Tried for an hour to start it up, but nothing. After checking for any faulty lines, etc... my buddy and I decided to try starting it again...started right up...turned motor off to get the items I needed to winterize the boat...tried turning it on again and no spark...anybody have any ideas of why I can't get a spark? Motor is turning over fine and there is fuel in the cyclinder....checked plugs for a second time to see if there was a spark, nothing. I'm at a loss here...I know its probably something stupid, but just can't figure it out...thanks for any assistance, Skip

[wi_yooper]

Verify the kill switch is working, or in your case disengaged. My XP had a rubber boot on the lanyard that gave intermittant connections when it got old. I replaced it with the new 3 prong plastic version.

[champ19]

there are coil packs i think on your application .and a box behind the coilpacks that conrols spark also,matt

[ChampioNman]

That would be the Power Pack and the kill switch circutry feeds into it. Pull the PP from the motor and ohm out the black/yellow wires to ground with the KS on should show an open circut then pull the KS and should show a short to ground.

[RUSTY63]

Welcome to the BBC.

You should have the ignition components checked in this order, stator, timer base, power pack.

Most technicians will eliminate the boat systems before testing the motor systems.

[usamarshal]

Thanks, I appreciate everyones help...I'll be working on the outboard this week and will let you know what the problem is...alright bought the power pack just in case thats the problem.

[1993392]

Blown main fuse ? The 20 amp one near the primer solenoid.

[RUSTY63]

The 20 amp fuse is for the starting system and has nothing to do with the ignition system.

[usamarshal]

Alright, the problem was the power pack...got a used one for $40 off ebay and not the engine is running on all 6 cylinders, which is really kinda nice...the new problem is that its running at 1500 rpm's...how does one adjust the timing in order to get the idle back to 600-700 rpm's? Thanks again, Skip