Key Components Of Outboard Engines

Continuing to discuss the ignition system, consider the flywheel, which plays a crucial role in maintaining engine power. When you delve deeper into the outboard engine, you will find that the flywheel is installed on top of the engine. This key component is not just a heavy wheel; It is embedded with magnets, which are crucial for generating the electricity required for ignition.
These magnets on the flywheel interact with the stator (a set of coils fixed around the flywheel). When the flywheel rotates, the magnet passes through the stator coil and generates voltage. Then use the generated voltage to generate the spark required for combustion. When the rotating flywheel causes the magnet to quickly pass through the stator coil, the process begins, generating high voltage in the coil. This voltage is sent as an electrical signal to the ignition coil.
The ignition coil further amplifies this voltage, converting it into a sufficiently strong surge to cross the gap of the spark plug and ignite the fuel air mixture inside the combustion chamber. This is a perfect synchronization dance between the flywheel, stator, and other components of the ignition system, all designed to ensure smooth operation of your engine.