Mercury KE-4

[Aidan Smith]

Just finished an OMC coil conversion on my previously Phelon KE-4. I have known good plug wires, coils are brand new, and condensers that were working last week, and I’ve got no spark all around. I had weak spark on the top for a while, then nothing. At a confused loss here, any help would be great!

"Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat."
1949 Mercury KE-4
1952 Mercury KF-3,-5,-7
1952 Mercury KG-7Q

1937 Evinrude Scout
1938 Elto Pal
1946 Evinrude Ranger

[Buccaneer]

Photos might help someone diagnose.
Multimeter to check to be sure that nothing
is grounded that shouldn’t be.

Prepare to be boarded!

[Tubs]

I have done several of these coils substations and have experienced this more than once. What I think may cause this is the flow electrons in the laminates is being changed. They need to get back in alignment. North & South. Similar to polarizing the generator that cars had before they went to alternators. Its faster if you can use a drill but you can get it done just pulling it over. Take the plugs out so its easy to pull over and ground the plug wires to the motor.  You may have spark by now from pulling it over if you have continued  testing for spark.  

 

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