1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 130Get this manual
Ignition Coil Replacement Removal 1Twist and remove cover to remove the spark plug lead and primary lead from the ignition coil2Notice the washer orientation before removing any screws3Remove the coil mounting screws and remove the coil and washersInstallation
rv ignition coil on the powerheadInstallwashers andthe screws 1Assemble the correct sequence of locate the and tighten
to torque of 48-96 inIbs(5,4-10,8 Nm)2Apply light coating of OMC Triple-Guard grease to the ribbed portion ofthe spark plug ceramics and to the opening ofthe spark plug lead coverInstall the spark plug lead 3Apply light coating of OMC Triple-Guard grease to the opening of primary lead cover and install the cover
Component Testing2.3, 3.3
Test Equipment To determine accurately the condition of components of the ignition system, an ignition tester should be usedWithout the use of test equipment; coils, condensers, or point assemblies may be replaced needlesslyA wide variety of ignition testers is available from various manufacturersIn addition, some automotive testers having the proper specifications can be usedDetailed instructions for the use of any tester are provided with the unit; therefore, only general information is given hereRefer to the manual of the ignition tester you are usingSpecifications will vary between testersAll components of the ignition system should be checked, even though replacing part seems to have corrected the troubleFor example; replacing points may have increased spark, but further improvement might be realized if condenser is found to be weak and is replacedRefer to Page 3-10 to test the ignition coilBreaker Point Cleaning