Posted by Randy On Long Island [63.117.245.163] on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:35:06 :
In Reply to: OT but you guys know so much posted by George in MIchigan [174.125.88.108] on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 18:27:21 :
If it's an older OMC stern-drive, check for defective switch in control box. Disconnect wires at end of harness going to lower unit coils. If engine runs ok it's most likely the micro switch mentioned above.