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I am looking in my area for a new tiller for my small RIB and a back up for my main. I found 2 short shaft motors in my area of similar price. 1987 johnsin 9.9 and a 1999 mercury 6.0 2 stroke. Assuming both motors start/run/not rotten which would be the better buy? I am leaning toward the...
Ignition Control Wiring Mercury 650
Hey Group,
I have a new topic about a new push-to-choke ignition switch I purchased for the 12V DC ignition system. It is aftermarket and it is marketed as a Magneto ignition system. I assume that will will function the same as a regular ignition system as...
I have a 4 cyl 1971 Merc 650. I have a new controller spliced into the old 7 pin harness. I replaced the fuel pump diaphragm and I noticed there is a hook up on the engine for a second fuel pump. The engine has the 1 fuel pumped spliced to both carburetors. I cannot get the motor to turn over...