[Video] How to test a coil in an antique outboard engine

The following video tutorial is a great step by step of how to test a coil in an outboard engine. You can apply it to any old motor.

Outboard motor ignition problem checklist.

The following checklist is designed to organize your search through the ignition system and the tests that follow will help you to pinpoint the source of the problem. If you are unaware of how to do any of these tests, click on some of the links available on this site to find a professional to repair...

Checking the stop circuit on an outboard motor.

If you plan on troubleshooting an ignition problem when there is no spark  in more than one cylinder then using the key switch elimination method is your best first step. This test is performed at the motor and thereby eliminating an problem area in the wiring harness in between the control box and...

Outboard motor ignition spark plug troubleshooting.

There are many simple checks you can perform without a lot of test equipment around. Having a good spark on each cylinder is essential. It is also extremely important to generate enough spark at the spark plugs to crank your outboard. You must also have a good battery, a good starter, clean and tight...