I recently picked up a sailboat that has a merc O/B on it, and it has a 7.5 cover on it...then...I found a 9.something cover in what of the storage compartments. The serial is 7194460 ..Any help? I havent found this number anywhere.<br /><br />Also, This motor is electric start, but I know I...
I have this outboard that I am trying to get running. I attached a brand new battery to the motor, through the gear in neutral, and push the start button...but nothing.<br /><br />I dont get anything. No motor trying to turn over, not even a glimps of hope that its excepting the charge. <br...
This seems really silly to me, but I am used to cranking outbourds. This 7.5 merc has a crank starter and battery cables coming out of it as well. <br /><br />Here's my question...<br /><br />+do I just connect this to a battery and say some magic words? <br />+Is there a button somewhere?<br...
Hi all. I just bought a sailboat with a merc 7.5 outboard ready to rock (well almost). On the shaft I can make out the following numbers. -882820- Can someone tell me what year/model of motor I have from this number. <br /><br />Google doesnt like the number 882820, so I figure I'd ask the...
Hi there. I purchased the above motor with electric start. Because I am new to this territory, does this need a key? I have heard people talking about this as though there is another way of starting the motor electrically without a key?? If it is a key system, what is the ignition key system...
I have a '75 25hp outboard that runs pretty well once it gets up to full throttle. It just takes a little while to get there. How can I fix this?? It sounds like its missing maybe?? I am new at this and my terminology is still weak and for that I appologize. Any help is appreciated.<br /><br...
I want to remove the lower unit of my outboard and the boat is in the water right now. Is it safe to remove the lower unit?? ie.. will oil pour all over the place if I do this? This may sound silly, but its better to be safe then sorry with this one. <br /><br />Thanks!
