25hp Mercury

[rlindsay]

I plan to install an electric choke/plate solenoid assembly. Is there any major problem with reusing the old gasket? Also,I would appreciate some explanation of how this thing works. I haven't looked inside and am not sure exactly what goes where. Any special problems to expect? Thanks, Rick

 

[cwilt]

Re: 25hp Mercury

hey rick,<br /><br />i don't know much about the electric choke on the 25. (i used to have one without ele choke). but i do know its not a good idea to use gaskets over again, especially around the carb area. you might suck in air and have problems with idle or at wot. i personally would not start the job if i did'nt have all new seals, gaskets, or o-rings,<br />its not fun going to your suplyier in the thick of things<br /><br /><br />chris

 

[rlindsay]

Re: 25hp Mercury

Forgot to mention some details. 1993;SN:OD278205. Tiller converted to a remote but solenoid never installed. Other than the gasket only two wiring connections are necessary. Purchasing the gasket requires another 40 bucks because it's only included in a kit I don't need. Clever marketing I suppose. If need be I should be able to make a gasket.

 

[coby-5]

Re: 25hp Mercury

making a gasket is a good choice....just keep it same thickness and as close to the same material as possible,and you should have no problems

 

[coby-5]

Re: 25hp Mercury

its basically a solenoid to remotely activate your choke....in or out ...simple as that.<br />sorry i got away with just the gasket and not both problems together....dont sweat it, it'll work out fine it isnt hard to put in !

 

[rlindsay]

Re: 25hp Mercury

Thanks BT. Sounds doable. Hopefully I'll get through it Fri or Sat. and report back.

 

[rlindsay]

Re: 25hp Mercury

Hi BT, Installation went well and it works great but I still don't see how. The solenoid pushes nothing connected to the choke, in or out. What this thing is doing is a puzzle. Magnetism must be involved somehow. Any ideas?