starter soleniod

[falker]

Can I use a standard ford starter soleniod on my 1980 merc 115?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Falker

 

[12Footer]

Re: starter soleniod

Yes, you can use a generic soleniod on it. It should bolt right on too.

 

[falker]

Re: starter soleniod

Good to hear, it's only a $70 price difference...Thanks<br />But one thing, a ford solenoid has three contacts, and the merc has four...what then?

 

[RICKRICK1]

Re: starter soleniod

You can get a four post solenod (older fords) or check to see if the three post is self grounding.

 

[denniz]

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as for the sloenoid It will probably work just fine. I have a question.. If someone on this forum recommends using a automotive starter on a boat, and that boat BLOWS UP, catchs fire whatever..Who should be responsible??

 

[falker]

Re: starter soleniod

What are you saying Rod? You don't reccommend using an automotive solenoid?

 

[NathanY]

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Never use automotive parts on an outboard or any other marine motor for that matter. Marine parts are specifically designed to not spark under any circumstances. Especially on an older merc that likes to get gas everywhere under the cowl. Spark make motor go boom!

 

[falker]

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OK advice taken, I do see gas all over the inside of my cover and other parts.

 

[denniz]

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It was purely a hypathetical question.. If I tell you to put a part on thats not safe, you do it, and your boat explodes and kills you ... who is to blame? Me for recommending it or you for following my advise? Its just a hypathetical question. Take from it what you will................

 

[jdkzrt]

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Falker: $70 difference??? You need to check with another merc dealer. I bought an oem solenoid last week for less than $50 (Canadian bucks and gst and pst included)

 

[denniz]

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[denniz]

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JDK is right solenoid shouldnt cost more than $35.00 US get the part # and Ill look up the list price for you.

 

[Fouled Plug]

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OK advice taken, I do see gas all over the inside of my cover and other parts.

Don't put any solenoid on it until you plug some of those leaks!

 

[falker]

Re: starter soleniod

JDK, I'm in Canada as well so I'll call the dealer today...thanks.<br /><br />Fouledplug, I found the source of the leak, loose pump screws, so hopefully all will be well.<br /><br />Thanks for all your help and insight guys,<br />Falker