TOPIC: Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000

Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000 13 years 2 months ago #37148

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Calling out to the Merc Gods!
I have a '64 100hp....in not so great looking shape...
I want to try and do some testing on it before I pull powerhead.
Is there a way to jump start this motor or is that a no-no
the timing belt is broke too, so wondering if any testing can actually be done?

My 2 control boxes I have won't plug into this unit...but will on my '66 65hp

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Re: Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000 13 years 2 months ago #37155

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1470 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	you can check comperssion by direct 12v to the starter or pull starter. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000 13 years 2 months ago #37157

Matt Topic Author Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 586 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	thanks...may try that later tonight.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000 13 years 2 months ago #37168

professor Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 758 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 1	You simply turn the distributor by hand to check for spark. 12 volts applied in the proper place of course. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Testing for spark on '64 Merc1000 13 years 2 months ago #37257

Matt Topic Author Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 586 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	i tried jumping the starter ..no go? this motor had been sitting tfor probably 25yrs in the weather...it was a housing area for the neighborhood wasps.... will bput on back burner for a while... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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