Make sure you get the lastest model stator...not old stock. I'm not sure on your size engine but on larger mercs the updated stator is red...old is black. Call merc for details as they are VERY aware of the stator problems...but not publicly.
no fire to plugs got the flywheel off and the stator is black 2 yellow wires 1 red 1 black and 1 blue number on stator is 398-9710A 23<br />number on motor is og138971
SEEMS YOU GOT THE BLACK HOUSING THAT THE ONE WITH THE PROBLEMS. NEW STATOR OR RED STATOR THEY ARE CALLED FROM C D I .www.seilermarine.com MIKE HAS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.