Reassembling 1982 80hp

[nphilbro]

I just picked up this motor from a guy clearing up stuff left on his property. I might as well try to get it started and see what happens.

There was apparently something wrong with it since the PO had started light disassembly but I don't want to burn up good parts by crossing voltage.

This heavy gauge yellow wire comes off the solenoid but I can't tell what it hooks up to. Hopefully it's not too close but it's on the lower half of the starboard side

Any ideas?

 

[carholme]

Re: Reassembling 1982 80hp

If it is a heavy gauge yellow, it should go to the starter. Do you have the s/n of the engine?

Gerry

 

[nphilbro]

Re: Reassembling 1982 80hp

Yep - S/N 6174929
Also - I just downloaded (paid) a service manual but much of it is VERY general. I have one for the exact model year of my Johnsons and it's a different story.

 

[carholme]

Re: Reassembling 1982 80hp

Here is the Parts Listing for your s/n:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/678.cfm

Service manual P/N: 90-86134--4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-75-...rd-Motor-Service-Manual-90-86134/310391361747

What manual did you download, Mercury, Clymer or Seloc?

Gerry

 

[nphilbro]

Re: Reassembling 1982 80hp

It is "Manual Publisher 2005." And thank you for the tip on the yellow wire - I finally found the page in the book that has that.

It cost $4.99 and it is 557 pages. It's a bit cumbersome but the pertinent information seems to be there. Here's the table of contents: