new to tigershark and skis in general.

[Ferny12345623]

Hi everyone. so I was gifted a 96 Tigershark montego, trailer as well. . the person that gave it to me could not get it started after sitting a year. the problem..... no spark. I've tried 3 CDI boxes, 2 different stators. and still nothing.. the motor cranks fine. I pulled the plugs to check for spark outsife the motor. but nothing. I want to get it running so i can get to the lake before the summer is over. any ideas?

[Jizzy]

Try taking your spark plug boots off and cutting the wire back about a quarter of an inch and put the plug boots back on and check for spark

[Jizzy]

U should be able to just twist them off

[Ferny12345623]

I have tried that . also bought new plug wires and no spark.

[Jizzy]

Ok did u check fuse or fuses also are the plugs new

[Jizzy]

if u have a multi meter and have a manual or can find a wiring diagram of the electrical system u could check and see if u have voltage coming out of the stator while cranking the engine of course and then on down the line it could be a bad connection in one of the wires where they plug in near the cdi

[Associated98]

There is no such fuse for the ignition system on any vehicle, tigersharks included. I would first start by checking voltage off the coil/magneto. Its unlikely but you could have a dead flywheel (magnets do wear out). If the flywheel/coil are producing voltage i would then check the tether switch to make sure the stop button isnt corroded. These skis cut spark when you push the button so make sure its not constantly acting as if the button is pushed. If both of those check out I would check your cdi. Im not an ignition expert and have never had a need to learn how to check this component so unfortunately I cant explain how. If you open the pdf manuals at the top of the forum they should walk you through all of this.