Distributor igniter

[tjcorso]

2001 3000SCR My starboard engine would not re-start today after running for about 30 minutes. It cranks, but will not start. Had a mechanic to come over to diagnose, he determined that it is the distributor igniter was not giving a spark. Problem is, he can't get to me for 2 weeks to replace. Has anyone had any experience in changing one of these ? Is it difficult?

Thanks, Tom

[Phillbo]

Find another mechanic... if he had time to diagnose he had time to replace.

[mmwjr]

Tom welcome aboard.

I am assuming you mean the ignition sensor that is in the distributor, correct? To replace it remove the cap and rotor then 2 screws to remove the sensor plus the 2 wires on the out side of the distributor.

Do you have a merc manual to review the proceedure?

[tjcorso]

[QUOTE=mmwjr;33012]Tom welcome aboard.

I am assuming you mean the ignition sensor that is in the distributor, correct? To replace it remove the cap and rotor then 2 screws to remove the sensor plus the 2 wires on the out side of the distributor.

Do you have a merc manual to review the proceedure?[/QUOTE


thanks for the help Mike, took about 2 hours but i got it changed, and she is running good, appreciate the advice
Tom

[mmwjr]

Glad to help.

Enjoy the rest of the season