Starflite power pack 1971

[Capt5511]

I have a 1971 evinrude starflite 125 hp. I keep blowing power packs. I have heard this year is a very bad year for elec issues????
I am looking at a 1973 starflite 115 hp. Are the 1973 outboards a better year??

[boats.net]

I think they have same ignition system. But they were good engines.

[stupidbaker57]

I had a 71 , 85 hp that had no spark when I got it. I figured the "box" was at fault and went to the local boat shop. He says, "It's got points doesn't it?"
I said it did and he said to just throw the box away and wire the engine up like a car that has a points ignition. I did that and I had spark. Motor ran and I saved the price of the box.