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On a proper factory solenoid one wee terminal gets 12 volts from ignition switch.----The other wee terminal goes to ground.----The solenoid connects the 2 big terminal together.----Elegantly simple !!
Find a good manual that explains how water flows through this engine.-----No point in the wild guessing on your part.-----The telltale indicates that water pump is working.-----It DOES NOT mean that motor is being cooled properly.-----Just invest in a factory manual as it will save you a lot of...
Have to go to a site MOD EDIT ( something you fish with ) and find it.----Just about 10 clicks or less.
We don't like that either. Click Jarhead's name and PM.
Any pictures ?-----There is a website that lists years that will fit.----Can not mention the name here as they do not like it !!----Looks like 1986 to 2001 might be the same.
A fairly typical story I say.-----The previous owner started it for you with no water for the impeller ????----Sounds like fuel pump might be an issue.-----Or the fuel tank and hose are no good.
I found a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine at the local recycle depot.----No money invested.------Took it apart just to see.----Found crankshaft material to be very soft ( bent shaft ) and scrapped this motor.------Found that cams were plastic and gear on camshaft was plastic too.------Things...
???----As far as I know pistons are the same for the 3.500" bore crossflow from 1974 to 1998 models.----Be it an 85 / 100 / 115 / 135 / 140 HP model.----The 115 and 135 have the same bore , stroke and displacement !!
I think those use the same pump / impeller as the 2 stroke models did for years.----Hurry to your local boat shop for help and parts.----Same kit used from 1974 to 2007 models.
Yes that is the way they were.----Should be easy to find the correct parts with help of your friendly boat shop !----You need this 2 tube set-up.----Easy to find.