97 25hp Evinrude

[farm use]

Anyone had any electrical problems with them firing. My manual is in route and wanted to get a jump on it. Going to pull the flywheel and look at stator but then I'll be idle. So, if anyone has any tips I'm all ears. Thanks

[WildeOne]

I assume you're up on how to pull the flywheel ...

Jim

[C-Hawk18]

It's probably the switch box (or whatever OMC calls it I just can't think of the name right now) that is on the head over top of the plugs. I had one go out on my 1996 25 evinrude.

[C-Hawk18]

Just came to me - Powerpack. I think I paid about $100 for it.

[farm use]

Thanks I'll start there!

[Capt Kid]

when you get your manual go to the ignition system section and find the part where it decribes how to make a PL-88 you can get the parts needed to make it from radio shack. this combined with a voltmeter will greatly reduce the headaches and save you money by pinpointing the problem and not just throwing parts at the engine

[farm use]

Capt. Kid
Thanks, I saw that. I have a meter and am looking for a spark tester and then swinging past RS later.

[Capt Kid]

spark testers can be found at harbor frieght or sears

[BUDC]

Spark plugs are about a cheap as plug testers. Anyhow, switch plugs on the cylinders to see if the problem follows one plug. I did have the same problem, turned out it was a bad end in the plug wire cap.
Here's hoping your fix is that inexpensive!!
budc

[farm use]

I have done all the checks and now going to pull the flywheel and check incoder and windows. I still have no spark. I do like all the help!