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NautiqueJeff
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Posted: August-15-2017 at 11:37pm |
I just picked up a 1988 Martinique, mostly because it has a very low-hour 454 in it. I was planning to put the 454 in my single-engine Fish Nautique, but someone bought that Fish Nautique before I had a chance to even pick up the Martinique.
So now I have a Martinique with a 454, and I want to get the 454 running before I try to sell the entire package. The engine cranks fine, and compression is good. Gas is fresh. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and points all appear new. The coil had a terminal broken off, so I was really hoping that was the only issue. I tried a spare coil today, but I'm still not getting any spark. I may try a brand new coil tomorrow. Anyone have any other thoughts? The engine doesn't have any sign of firing at all. Video of Engine |
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Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine)
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8122pbrainard
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Are you getting power to the coil? Are the points providing a clean coil ground when closed? Get the VOM out!!
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NautiqueJeff
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Yeah, haven't taken any measurements yet. I didn't have it with me today.
Hope it is something easy! |
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Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine)
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8122pbrainard
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Clean the point contact faces and see what happens.
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ultrahots
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How much for the package as it sits ?
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bkhallpass
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Now that would be hilarious since he just towed it from the Midwest back to NC.
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Livin' the Dream
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NautiqueJeff
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Got it running today! Tried another spare coil, and played around with the points some. Looking good now!
I have a belt set and an impeller coming from Townsend, and then I am going to drop it in the water and see how it does. |
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Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 2000 Sport Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine)
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