05-18-2014, 01:08 PM
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Location: pittsfield, MA
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Re: 52 Mercury engine
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Originally Posted by Ross F-1
Check the wire that goes from the coil, under the points plate, to the points. A lot of times they get chafed and short out in certain points plate positions. I had a car that did just what you said, the wire was shorting against the bottom of the screw holding the points down. It would only touch when vac advance got to a certain point.
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Ross F-1,
You got it. Chafed wire under the plate. Fortunately I had a spare. So that solved the sudden shutdown of the ignition. BUT, now when it is revved up it starts to stumble like not enough fuel. Looks like I have to venture into a teardown and check out the main jets. Thanks all of you for your help but don't go away. I am sure I will be back.
John
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