Outboard Problems...

usamarshal · 10-16-06, 01:42 PM

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

lizardsrule · 10-16-06, 09:37 PM

I'm not a mechanic, but try taking off the plug wires, and see if you are getting spark to them, if you are, then I would replace the plugs. Otherwise, someone else may have a idea, but if it's cranking, the celenoid could also be a problem, or a short. Perhaps a mechanic should be called, or one of the moter heads here can help you, if not try this site. wwwbassboatcentral.com

Lizards

Rebbasser · 10-16-06, 09:50 PM

Welcome to the forum!

I'm with Lizards-I'd ask that at bassboat central. Our resident engine guru hasn't been around much lately and all I know about outboards is I don't know a lot about outboards

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usamarshal · 10-17-06, 08:38 AM

Hey guys....thanks for the replys and assistance...I did check the plugs...no spark to them...there is only one selenoid and that is for the starter I believe...so maybe it is a faulty relay...I'm going to check the wiring again just to make sure...I'll definitely check out that website though...thanks again, Skip

zooker · 10-17-06, 05:29 PM

yeah just be careful as you check test the plugs or firing coil.. think stun gun to the hand..ouch..

zooker

pig n jig · 10-17-06, 05:44 PM

This is going to sound stupid, but check your kill switch. P N J

pig n jig · 10-17-06, 05:51 PM

Seafoam Deep creep cleans as it fogs your cylinders for winterizing.The stuff is pretty good, even works as starting fluid. I use it on everything from the boat to the snow blower.

P N J

bassintom · 10-17-06, 08:15 PM

not stupid..i seen it many times.i was just going to suggest the kill switch till i saw your post.or maybe a bad connection at the switch.

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10-16-06, 01:42 PM	#1
usamarshal BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	Outboard Problems... 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

10-16-06, 09:37 PM	#2
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	I'm not a mechanic, but try taking off the plug wires, and see if you are getting spark to them, if you are, then I would replace the plugs. Otherwise, someone else may have a idea, but if it's cranking, the celenoid could also be a problem, or a short. Perhaps a mechanic should be called, or one of the moter heads here can help you, if not try this site. wwwbassboatcentral.com Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

10-16-06, 09:50 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Welcome to the forum! I'm with Lizards-I'd ask that at bassboat central. Our resident engine guru hasn't been around much lately and all I know about outboards is I don't know a lot about outboards . __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

10-17-06, 05:29 PM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yeah just be careful as you check test the plugs or firing coil.. think stun gun to the hand..ouch.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-17-06, 08:38 AM	#4
usamarshal BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	Hey guys....thanks for the replys and assistance...I did check the plugs...no spark to them...there is only one selenoid and that is for the starter I believe...so maybe it is a faulty relay...I'm going to check the wiring again just to make sure...I'll definitely check out that website though...thanks again, Skip

10-17-06, 05:44 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	This is going to sound stupid, but check your kill switch. P N J

10-17-06, 05:51 PM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Seafoam Deep creep cleans as it fogs your cylinders for winterizing.The stuff is pretty good, even works as starting fluid. I use it on everything from the boat to the snow blower. P N J

10-17-06, 08:15 PM	#8
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	not stupid..i seen it many times.i was just going to suggest the kill switch till i saw your post.or maybe a bad connection at the switch. __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

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