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Old 27 May 2012, 14:38   #1
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And now my outboard has packed up
Went out on the thames yesterday and my 25 hp two stroke of 1990 ish vintage gave up the ghost.
Had a little look and found no spark on ether plug which is makeing me think stator any ideas peoples?
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Old 27 May 2012, 16:18   #2
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Dodgy kill system ?

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Old 27 May 2012, 16:47   #3
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Dodgy kill system ?

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Yeah i disconnected that still no sparks
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Old 27 May 2012, 23:07   #4
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Is there a microswitch on the neutral position of the gear lever?
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Old 30 May 2012, 20:19   #5
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Is there a microswitch on the neutral position of the gear lever?
No micro switch but it started stright up to night.confused
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Old 30 May 2012, 23:11   #6
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No micro switch but it started stright up to night.confused
Ha, intermittent faults are the most interesting to chase If it repeats, I can scan and post the ignition troubleshooting guide from my Seloc Mercury/Mariner manual, unless it is against forum policy?
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Old 31 May 2012, 07:22   #7
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I think it is the stator breaking down ive had this on a motorbike before.it may be a dear fix :-(
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