1980’s Mercury two stroke starter and solenoid change

Mercury 35 horse outboard from the 80’s stopped starting- this is the exchange of a new stater and solenoid.

[@brokenology]

Thank you. You helped me a lot. I just bought a 1980 Lund from my uncle and the boat worked great the first two times I took it out. The third time I wanted to take it out, the bendix was not catching the flywheel. I took off the top of the engine and the nut on the top of the starter was gone. I looked at the date on the starter and it was from August 8th, 1979. So, I bought a new starter from Mercury on Amazon and am in the process of changing it out now while watching your video.

[@HRxPaperStacks]

My man.... thank you SO much for this video. I have the same engine but it's a 35.

[@Jonnydtinkerer]

Nice! Ha- totally didn’t need the starter…

[@stevieturner7928]

great job

[@chadmuscarella569]

Can you list the parts #s and where you found them? Thanks!

[@paulch8]

I wish I could see how your wires are hooked up I can’t figure if mine are hooked up wrong

[@Jonnydtinkerer]

paulch8 the solenoid wires, or the starter connections- probably not the starter, as they are on top.

[@Jonnydtinkerer]

I sold the motor after some other stuff stopped working, but I may still have the original video, with an angle of sight into that solenoid. Will check.

[@Jonnydtinkerer]

paulch8 I tried to find a closer shot of the solenoid but I don’t have one.

[@paulch8]

Woodsy Shoresiders it’s ok I appreciate the effort and the reply !! Thank you

[@Jonnydtinkerer]

At 12:28, a bunch or screen shots might show some destinations.

[@stevejackson4136]

That is simply aluminum on the bolt threads. Dissimilar metals. You pulled the threads out of the hole.

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Dont forget to greese your starter once in awhile