[brad_man_72]

Got the boat home safely using my carhauler. Removed the engine covers. Engine isn't locked up! Engine has compression! I fixed the recoil starter, the spring was off of its lock pin. Reinstalled starter, no spark. Spent 3 hours trying to figure out how to remove the magneato, it finally comes out the way I tried the first time.... test the mag, it needs a new coil. No longer available from mercury $170! Did a little research, the mag was also used on old tractors, head to parts store got a coil for $80 next day! Put the mag back together and I have a boat that runs on ether and she sounds great.