The motor is a '72 Mercury 1400.<br /><br />It appears to be a mercury switch part number is 58124 (this is a guess, it's the only thing written on the part. It appeared to have been cut, and I don't know if it needs to be replaced. I haven't been able to locate a replacement part or any...
I started this thread http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=26;t=001952;p=#000001, but someone suggested I post here since my problems are dealing with the motor now.<br /><br /><br />Well, I decided to see if it runs... It doesn't so I broke out the manual and...
My wife decided to purchase this 77 or 79 20' WINNER, Model unknown, with a merc 1400 (140HP) outboard. She paid 1100 for it. I know next to nothing about boats nor does she, and this boat is in dire need of help. I'd post a pic but I'm having a local shop check out the motor and fuel tank...