Help? Electrical prob maybe?

[Jimscheck]

87 Check Ambassador...7.4l merc...thunderbolt ignition...had to replace fuel water seperator...since cant get it to start...tracked down, no power to coil, didnt check part inside of distributor...inspected everywire i can see and no blown fuses...cant determine if the 50a fuse on seperator housing is reset or not, how to check? any ideas?

 

[keith4216]

Check power on both sides of the breaker, If not going threw then its triped.

 

[Jimscheck]

was gonna try that...didnt have the tools for it at lake...that alone will stop it from firing correct?

 

[Jimscheck]

gonna sound stupid but whole prob started when it ran outta gas...had to replace seperator, filled with gas...then everything pointed to an elec prob (had fuel stolen, thought gauge was malfunctioning, knew tank had just been filled) getting fuel...but coil has no spark...hadnt checked breaker in distributor or ignition pack either...but had no real equip at lake...

 

[keith4216]

I'd start with the main breaker and go from there. You may have just need to reset it.

 

[Jimscheck]

the breaker should stay in and kinda lock when it works right? not a boat mechanic...and no fuses like that on my old cars