If I spray a little starter fluid in the carb it will start up till its burnt it out and then nothing, Its getting plenty of fuel in the bowl so I put a new carb kit and fuel pump kit in it today and the same thing. If it has an electric fuel pump, it usually runs for a couple of seconds until the fuel rail is pressurized then turns off. I have a 70s model Mercury 7.5hp outboard that I cant get started. You can charge it fully, then get it load tested (any automotive parts store will check it for free) to verify. If the voltage drops significantly, the battery is toast. You can use a length of 18 gauge to 12 gauge wire to jumper from the + Terminal of the battery to where the. Have a friend turn the key to start and you should see the light glow on the Test Light. Use a 5 dollar Test Light you can buy from Harbor Freight or an auto parts store. The battery is fine and all the warning lamps light up when I turn the key to the ignition position, but nothing happens when I turn it to the start position - no click or other sound, and no fading of the. Then turn the key to crank (or the trim as well) while monitoring the volt meter. Check the solenoid on the passenger fender area. My SLK320 has been standing all winter and now the key wont operate the starter motor. If all those pan out, put a volt meter on the battery and check voltage, should be approx 12.8.
#Mercury motor wont start full
If you have a "Perko" type on/off switch, check the contacts and tightness in there as well.īetween the T&T not working and the engine not cranking, the common denominator is the battery/cables (engine NOT getting full voltage). Jim1592Agreed with the battery.Īlso check ALL your main large connections to the engine and battery.
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here is a pic as to where I'm hearing the buzzing noise. took off the cowling and when I turned the key or tried to engage the trim i got nothing but a buzzing noise coming from somewhere below the stater.
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Was starting my engine and did the usual, pump the fuel bulb, started up. I searched the forums and no luck so have to post this.