mercury classic 50 what year and starter issues

[Dougie_Hate]

does anyone know the year ser#08306094 and when i was sitting idle the starter started up with out turning the key and had to turn it off by unhooking the power from the battery and now the starter works sometimes and if it starts running it can get stuck on or wont sork at all??. Hope someone knows Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: mercury classic 50 what year and starter issues

Really a good idea to be attentive to what forum you are in, Dougie.

This forum is about fishing tackle and methods.

I will move this for you.

 

[kingsnakejr]

Re: mercury classic 50 what year and starter issues

Sounds like the solenoid is sticking or making contact in some way.
Be my guess.

 

[Dougie_Hate]

Re: mercury classic 50 what year and starter issues

sorry just learning to use the forum. I thought it might have something to do with the soleniod but wasnt sure. thanks