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    1984 johnson electrical fire

    As I usually try and do monthly I started my motor with the ear muffs attached. I ran the motor for about 10 minutes with no issues and shut her down. I noticed some smoke coming from underneath the cover and it smelled like some kind of electrical burn. I pulled the cover and noticed right...
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    test starter

    Need some help here...trying to see if I started I bought used works....I took some jumper cables and connect from my car battery to the motor....it is getting 12.86 volts....I connected both the hot and ground wires. Should the motor have spun?
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    merc 1987 starter rebuild question - 35hp

    My starter had not been working so I was finally able to pull it from the motor and bench test it (jumper cables to car battery)....as suspected..nothing. I removed the bottom of the starter and noticed that one of the pie shaped magnets was stuck down....while trying to fix it I ended up...
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    Remove 1987 35 hp starter

    Followed the advice on threads and believe I need to replace the starter. I quickly saw 2 large bolts on the top and removed but the starter won't budge. I looked but did not see a third bolt...perhaps on the bottom? Do I need to remove the fly wheel? From the pick you can see the two bolts...
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    87 mercury 35hp just a click

    Posted last week about nothing happening when I turned the key...found the problem...corroded wire. Well I turn the key...starter kicks in...np...then I turn key again and just a click....made sure battery was fully charged but still just a click.....i ran a hot wire from my battery to the...
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    Wiring diagram 1987 35hp Mercury

    Any ideas where I can find one?
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    Mercury 1987 35hp no ignition

    Been having the boat laid up for a few months...charged battery, put in key and turned...nothing happens. Pressed electric choke button and not reaction. Would like some help trouble shooting...seems either my ignition is not getting power or my ignition switch is bad. i tried tracing some...
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    Fuel Gauge Stopped Working

    First time poster here so I appreciate in advance any help.<br /><br />A few weeks ago I was traveling to a fishing spot and I noticed my fuel gauge just stopped working....just suddenly dropped to below E....at that time I had 1/2 tank of gas and that is accurate.<br /><br />I thought maybe my...
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