2 stroke Tecumseh coil problem

[RobertD]

Got a 2 stroke outboard boat engine that is not doing well. Tecumseh made the powerhead for years back from 50s to 70s for a brand called Eska. They in turn licensed their brand to stores like Sears, who sold the outboard as a "Ted Williams" or Gamefisher.

Anyhoo, I've got one I inherited, and I'm finally trying to get it going. The other day it would idle and put around OK, and now I can't get it started. Starter fluid gives (every now and then) a VERY short burst of start.

2 Cyl, 2 stroke.

Bottom cyl has a wet plug. Top is dry. I assumed bad coil. Top coil will spark. Bottom doesn't look like it.

Problem: both Eska and Tecumseh are out of business and these coils are terrible anyway.

Question: Anyone know if I can find some other aftermarket coil for engines like this?

The powerhead is "381B" model number.

I found this thread elsewhere. http://www.ehow.com/how_4887422_solid-state-ignition-eska-outboard.html

Curious what anyone thinks.

 

[Russ2251]

Robert:
Many coils are interchangeable between different manufacturers, especially the older models. I recenly ordered a Tecumseh coil on Ebay which (as it turns out) is a direct replacement for a 50 year old Jacobsen 2 cycle reel mower.
If it's WICO (look under dust cover) points ignition, it's very possible that this coil is still in aftermarket production and is likely (now) Chinese.
Keep in mind that in some cases coil can be removed from magneto lamination.
Locks in place with a spring clip.
There should be a number silk screened or embossed on coil.

 

[KieranM]

http://www.psep.biz/store/tecumseh_ignition_coils.htm

Just taught i might put this in, not too sure if its what your looking for though.

 

[RobertD]

hmmm OK I'll do some more looking and post up some pics and numbers. Thanks guys.