1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

[glastronguy66]

hello i just picked up a 1968 mercury 85 hp it is white inline six im looking to find the main wire harnest for it im not sure where to find one also im looking for the controls for the throttle and fwd/rev if anyone has these items for sale or if you know where i can purchuse them i would sure be happy for the thel thanks glastronguy66

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

If it is a 6cyl and white it was built before 1964 so you need to start with a serial number

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

I may have harness, and a controller that might work. However, as Laddie said the serial number is need. There were no white mercs after 1964, unless they were repainted. In general, dealing with old mercs, and looking for parts, the best step is to give the serial number, it will help source the "right parts".

 

[glastronguy66]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

the only numbers i found said ha2014 they are on the transom mount im not sure if it is them

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

I'd say that is not the serial number, or part of it is missing.

 

[glastronguy66]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

after relookin i have found another number on the outside od the motor it reads 1440-1333

 

[glastronguy66]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

ok after more research i have located the model year it is a 1963 knowing that i have started looking for parts and found them hard to come by but i am not sure if any newer years will work for parts

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 1968 85 hp merk wire harnest

Wiring harness's can be found on E-bay, or other sites. As for controllers,
you can still find the orginal one handel control, or you can substitue a two handel controll, as long as you get the brass barrels for the cables. It depends upon what other parts you need. Most are still avaliable, but can be very pricey. Another consideration is how mechanically inclined you are. Its hard to find a mechanic to work on these motors. Timing is set mechanicaly, and you will need the correct tools for this, or get a dial indicator. I have a 1961 800, I am quite pleased with it, these inline 6's are very dependable, if treated right. I'll look and see if I have a harness for yours, I do have a two lever controller but that is for a 1950's 50 hp or under merc. You might be able to conver it for yours, but I am not 100% sure untill I look at your motor specs.