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Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	keep it simple...disconnect the load and charge the batteries separately one at a time... or buy a bank charger...	keep it simple...disconnect the load and charge the batteries separately one at a time... or buy a bank charger...	Welcome. How bout if you back out the tester a few revolutions and try again?
Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	if you would have read my post, i do have a bank charger, 2 charging leads iam adding a 3rd.12 volt batty one 12 volt for my gas engine starting 2-12 volt batteries, 2x12= 24 volts for my new 24 volt trolling motor my question was, will the one charging lead charge both 12 volt battries that are wired in series ?	if you would have read my post, i do have a bank charger, 2 charging leads iam adding a 3rd.12 volt batty one 12 volt for my gas engine starting 2-12 volt batteries, 2x12= 24 volts for my new 24 volt trolling motor my question was, will the one charging lead charge both 12 volt battries that are wired in series ?	This site sells some could always try ebay. I would start by making sure all the electrical connections and grounds are clean good luck
Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	no...a 12volt charger will not do it unless you charge one battery at a time...	no...a 12volt charger will not do it unless you charge one battery at a time...	6 gauge is extreme...must be a fairly light trolling motor to use 13 gauge..12 gauge will carry 20 amps...14 will carry 15 amps..13 gauge is in between...
Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	I am reading this as you are trying to charge 3 batteries at the same time...	I am reading this as you are trying to charge 3 batteries at the same time...	Klink said: All True. Knowing what my speed is, is not really of importance to me, I just wanted the gauge to show something other than 00. (and I wanted to conquer the problem!) I do not have a GPS, never needed it for where I went for 45 years saltwater fishing (South Florida), since I knew it like the back o...
Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	As indicated a 12v charger will not charge 24V, the simple solution will be to add a 4 position switch 1, 2, both and off between the 2 battery 24V setup, both when running your trolling motor, and then 1 or 2 to charge the batteries independently, that makes it simple you don't have to disconnect batteries to charge...	As indicated a 12v charger will not charge 24V, the simple solution will be to add a 4 position switch 1, 2, both and off between the 2 battery 24V setup, both when running your trolling motor, and then 1 or 2 to charge the batteries independently, that makes it simple you don't have to disconnect batteries to charge...	It is the F225's that had the exhaust corrosion issue if that is what you are referring to.
Human: TO ANSWER MY OWN PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE TAPPING OF 12 VOLTS OFF MY NEW 24 VOLT STSTEM, I HAVE TO RE-ROUTE MY ACCESSORIES TO MY SEPARATE 12 VOLT BATTERY. I WILL HAVE 2-12 VOLT BATTERIES WIRED TO MAKE 24 VOLTS FOR MY NEW 24 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR I CURRENTLY HAVE AN ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 2 - 12 VOLT LEADS. HAVING T...	See if this helps you out...	See if this helps you out...	Alright. Thanks for the heads up. I owned a 94' Mercury 150 and used to change the water pumps in it yearly just for good measure and the water tube in it slid into/through a rubber grommet on the bottom of the power head. Maybe this one will be the same way but with the words of advice I will proceed with extreme caut...
Human: I have a small 1500 watt inverter on my boat that I use for small stuff like a vacuum and trouble lights if need be. My question is, can I mount and hard wire it to one of the batteries so I don't have to keep fumbling around with it and hooking up aligator clips to the battery. Thanks-Russ Assistant:	Hi Russ, Yes, very easy but be sure to incorporate an On/Off switch between your inverter and the battery. Place the switch in a convenient position, if you are using a single line switch then connect it to your positive (red) line. Although most inverters have a built in switch it is best to be safe than sorry. regard...	Hi Russ, Yes, very easy but be sure to incorporate an On/Off switch between your inverter and the battery. Place the switch in a convenient position, if you are using a single line switch then connect it to your positive (red) line. Although most inverters have a built in switch it is best to be safe than sorry. regard...	If the engine does not see minimum cranking RPM it will not start.
Human: I have a small 1500 watt inverter on my boat that I use for small stuff like a vacuum and trouble lights if need be. My question is, can I mount and hard wire it to one of the batteries so I don't have to keep fumbling around with it and hooking up aligator clips to the battery. Thanks-Russ Assistant:	Like Eric posted yes very easy done, make sure to follow the wiring recommendations according to the distance/max draw table	Like Eric posted yes very easy done, make sure to follow the wiring recommendations according to the distance/max draw table	take that to the dump before you need a tetnus shot! look at the hole in the axle tube!
Human: I have a small 1500 watt inverter on my boat that I use for small stuff like a vacuum and trouble lights if need be. My question is, can I mount and hard wire it to one of the batteries so I don't have to keep fumbling around with it and hooking up aligator clips to the battery. Thanks-Russ Assistant:	Be sure and fuse it also, depending on the house wiring you can possibly wire it direct to the fuse block under the dash if it has one if not make sure it is fused at the battery with a inline fuse.	Be sure and fuse it also, depending on the house wiring you can possibly wire it direct to the fuse block under the dash if it has one if not make sure it is fused at the battery with a inline fuse.	I'm not sure if your relay is the same, but in this video I made of reinstalling the powerhead in my 50hp I go through connecting all the leads to the relay. I hope it helps you with your outboard. https://youtu.be/VYB4unYt8xQ Stuart
Human: I had the dealer installed underwater LED lights and afterwards the RPM gauge randomly goes really high. I took to dealer and of course during 3 test runs it didnt happen. I get it home and take it out on the lake and it happens rpm's won't go back to normal. I think its the tach itself, because the motor sounds...	make sure the wires going to the tach are clean and tight....they may have used one or more of those wires for the light switch....	make sure the wires going to the tach are clean and tight....they may have used one or more of those wires for the light switch....	Sorry forgot about the remote steering, yes you can ad this but you will need to do some modification to the links, my best advice would be to sell and buy what you need.
Human: I had the dealer installed underwater LED lights and afterwards the RPM gauge randomly goes really high. I took to dealer and of course during 3 test runs it didnt happen. I get it home and take it out on the lake and it happens rpm's won't go back to normal. I think its the tach itself, because the motor sounds...	The last thing it was done before the problem started is usually the culprit	The last thing it was done before the problem started is usually the culprit	You didn't describe engine type or set up. But you likely have a short or bad ground in the switch or wiring. To determine which, disconnect the trim wires at the throttle - should be green, blue, and red. Test red to ground to see if you have 12 volts. If so, then shunt red to green - motor should trim down. Shunt red...
Human: Hello, I inherited a 1979 Monark Bass Pro Fishing boat with a 1978 Johnson 100HP motor. I've restored most of the boat and right now I'm installing new gauges. The only gauge I have left is the trim gauge. I've done research on line and watched several youtube videos, but none of that helped. Right now ...	could be the S wires - one or both could be shorted to ground somewhere between the dash and the sender....you can isolate both ends and check them with a meter...	could be the S wires - one or both could be shorted to ground somewhere between the dash and the sender....you can isolate both ends and check them with a meter...	hard to say....(maybe they mean 'inboard'(= I/O) as in not an outboard any idea who made the system? As a rule, the application usually dives the cylinder options and that's mostly mounting options
Human: Hello, I inherited a 1979 Monark Bass Pro Fishing boat with a 1978 Johnson 100HP motor. I've restored most of the boat and right now I'm installing new gauges. The only gauge I have left is the trim gauge. I've done research on line and watched several youtube videos, but none of that helped. Right now ...	The wire could be pinched corroded and grounded, use a electrical meter to measure resistance have someone move the trim sender wile you observe its reaction.	The wire could be pinched corroded and grounded, use a electrical meter to measure resistance have someone move the trim sender wile you observe its reaction.	kat69 said: Hi Gary. I also have a 55hp Tohatsu that I could not find the impeller for. My model is the M55B and the impeller part number is 353-65021-0. This is discontinued but I managed to find two on a shelf in a boat shop here in Western Australia. I had to fit one of them in my motor but I have to other impell...
Human: I have an 89 Sea Nymph w/a 70 hp Johnson on it. I retrieved it from storage yesterday and was running the engines and making adjustments. While adjusting the idle speed, I noticed that the tach was dead solid on 1300 rpm with no movement whatsoever. Shut it down, tried to restart and nothing. No power to anythin...	Battery cable could be broken inside it's cover. Use a pair of jumper cables to connect battery ground to engine ground, and battery positive to wherever the positive cable initially connects on that engine - often the main starter lug. Then try to start it.	Battery cable could be broken inside it's cover. Use a pair of jumper cables to connect battery ground to engine ground, and battery positive to wherever the positive cable initially connects on that engine - often the main starter lug. Then try to start it.	Looks as if the problem is with the engine pump. Ran the engine under load for 30 minutes (engine temp showed 170 degrees) without any noticeable hot water from the tap. Turned on the hydronic heater--two in-line water pumps (no furnace)--and got very hot water from the tap within about 10 minutes. Water pump was ne...
Human: I have an 89 Sea Nymph w/a 70 hp Johnson on it. I retrieved it from storage yesterday and was running the engines and making adjustments. While adjusting the idle speed, I noticed that the tach was dead solid on 1300 rpm with no movement whatsoever. Shut it down, tried to restart and nothing. No power to anythin...	that was my 1st thought too was to jump around it--hope I can contort myself enough to be able to do it Thx for the reply	that was my 1st thought too was to jump around it--hope I can contort myself enough to be able to do it Thx for the reply	Docksidemarineservices said: I would check the mechanical fuel pumps..... If they are leaking it will make for a hard start/stall condition. Click to expand... will do! Side note.... im in jersey also if i get in over my head might bring it to you HAHAHA
Human: I have an 89 Sea Nymph w/a 70 hp Johnson on it. I retrieved it from storage yesterday and was running the engines and making adjustments. While adjusting the idle speed, I noticed that the tach was dead solid on 1300 rpm with no movement whatsoever. Shut it down, tried to restart and nothing. No power to anythin...	Let us know what you found and how you fixed it.	Let us know what you found and how you fixed it.	Try and see if you tiller handle has the connectors to which the light assembly would attach.
Human: I have an 89 Sea Nymph w/a 70 hp Johnson on it. I retrieved it from storage yesterday and was running the engines and making adjustments. While adjusting the idle speed, I noticed that the tach was dead solid on 1300 rpm with no movement whatsoever. Shut it down, tried to restart and nothing. No power to anythin...	Look at your ground, it is usually the first one to corrode.	Look at your ground, it is usually the first one to corrode.	yes i know that... but i do not have gauges and senders so i want to buy them.
Human: I have a choice of 87-17009 A2, and 87-88107, switches. Which is proper for a Type III ignition, and does this ignition system short to ground to shut off motor, like a lawn mower? Assistant:	You will probably get a better response from the Mercury Outboard Forum. Go to the top right of this page, click on "Forum Home", and click on Mercury Outboards.	You will probably get a better response from the Mercury Outboard Forum. Go to the top right of this page, click on "Forum Home", and click on Mercury Outboards.	geardaddy737 said: View attachment 20922Another pic of brass fitting Click to expand... this piece
Human: I have a choice of 87-17009 A2, and 87-88107, switches. Which is proper for a Type III ignition, and does this ignition system short to ground to shut off motor, like a lawn mower? Assistant:	You will probably get a better response from the Mercury Outboard Forum. Go to the top right of this page, click on "Forum Home", and click on Mercury/Mariner Outboards. Post your issue there. Be sure to include model of your engine.	You will probably get a better response from the Mercury Outboard Forum. Go to the top right of this page, click on "Forum Home", and click on Mercury/Mariner Outboards. Post your issue there. Be sure to include model of your engine.	There are 12v, 24v, 48v, and Ac 120v and 220v watermakers. Mine is self made, but similar to what's found here: https://www.cruiserowaterandpower.com/piston-pump-water-makers/ The high pressure pump is either driven by an engine or a electric motor. I've done both, but prefer the electric motor. I live aboard and make ...
Human: I have been reading every post i can about testing rectifier regulator and stator. I tested the rectifier with ohm meter set on diode test it has two yellow leads from stator both tested ok the gray lead for the tach im not sure what it should read. It also has a purple lead i saw nothing about it except maybe i...	I don't know anything about that engine. However, I've found that the attached document has been very helpful in testing stators and regulators on most types of engines. Hope this works...... View attachment Checking Stator and Regulator.pdf	I don't know anything about that engine. However, I've found that the attached document has been very helpful in testing stators and regulators on most types of engines. Hope this works...... View attachment Checking Stator and Regulator.pdf	go through the manual, page by page
Human: I have been reading every post i can about testing rectifier regulator and stator. I tested the rectifier with ohm meter set on diode test it has two yellow leads from stator both tested ok the gray lead for the tach im not sure what it should read. It also has a purple lead i saw nothing about it except maybe i...	Thanks so muck for your input on my problem i did all these test before and all passed except in the other test i found there was nothing about putting the positive to the body of the rectifier and negative to yellow field wires. It failed that test like it's not getting a ground internally.This rectifier has 5 leads o...	Thanks so muck for your input on my problem i did all these test before and all passed except in the other test i found there was nothing about putting the positive to the body of the rectifier and negative to yellow field wires. It failed that test like it's not getting a ground internally.This rectifier has 5 leads o...	Hi, Eric If you locate the three digit code on the ignition switch barrel you can take that number and plug it into Partspak.com and it will give you the part number to order. For example I typed in "Yamaha key 752" into the search and it brought up this listing for the 752 key. http://www.partspak.com/productcart...s...
Human: I have been reading every post i can about testing rectifier regulator and stator. I tested the rectifier with ohm meter set on diode test it has two yellow leads from stator both tested ok the gray lead for the tach im not sure what it should read. It also has a purple lead i saw nothing about it except maybe i...	Not sure if that test is definitive. The rectifier must have a good ground. Normally on a marine engine the purple lead is to the ignition key switch for accessories and ignition. Click on "Forum Home" at the top of this page, then click on Johnson/Evinrude outboards and post your question there.	Not sure if that test is definitive. The rectifier must have a good ground. Normally on a marine engine the purple lead is to the ignition key switch for accessories and ignition. Click on "Forum Home" at the top of this page, then click on Johnson/Evinrude outboards and post your question there.	Steven B said: Hi, I own a 1989 Yamaha 200 hp outboard. I've had it since new. Just replaced the lower unit last week. The lower unit went bad only due to no gear grease. My bad. During replacement, everything went well and seemed to line up properly and bolt back together with out a problem. However, after I fir...
Human: I reconnected my 2 batteries. When I turn the key and shows battery power with the voltage meter and the radio works. However nothing else on my dash works. The depth finder, horn, docking lights etc. Did I not hook the batteries up right. I have a pontoon boat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Assistant:	Did I not hook the batteries up right. Click to expand... Ayuh,.... My guess is ya missed another wire or two,....	Did I not hook the batteries up right. Click to expand... Ayuh,.... My guess is ya missed another wire or two,....	If you got someone selling Star Brite products, they have some good stain and rust removers that are SAFE on fiberglass!
Human: I reconnected my 2 batteries. When I turn the key and shows battery power with the voltage meter and the radio works. However nothing else on my dash works. The depth finder, horn, docking lights etc. Did I not hook the batteries up right. I have a pontoon boat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Assistant:	i think you missed some wiring	i think you missed some wiring	what is compression like?Coils points & condenser in good condition? if you have compression fuel & spark it should fire
Human: I reconnected my 2 batteries. When I turn the key and shows battery power with the voltage meter and the radio works. However nothing else on my dash works. The depth finder, horn, docking lights etc. Did I not hook the batteries up right. I have a pontoon boat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Assistant:	Michael T. Pomponio said: I reconnected my 2 batteries. When I turn the key and shows battery power with the voltage meter and the radio works. However nothing else on my dash works. The depth finder, horn, docking lights etc. Did I not hook the batteries up right. I have a pontoon boat. Any help would be appreci...	Michael T. Pomponio said: I reconnected my 2 batteries. When I turn the key and shows battery power with the voltage meter and the radio works. However nothing else on my dash works. The depth finder, horn, docking lights etc. Did I not hook the batteries up right. I have a pontoon boat. Any help would be appreci...	BBenny said: My grandfather has not long retired....Then about 3 weeks ago he decided to start his own project repairing an old boat back to its glory days.... In terms of the gift.....I have a budget of around £500 Is there anything I can get him that would help him out with his new project? Click to expand.....
Human: need help while attempting to start engine solenoid makes sound of engaging but sparks shoot from the negative battery post Assistant:	Ayuh,..... Obviously a very poor connection at the negative battery terminal,.....	Ayuh,..... Obviously a very poor connection at the negative battery terminal,.....	Changed the rectifier today. Still no tach. It's gonna be in the wiring. Im gonna change the harness from the plug forward tomorrow.
Human: need help while attempting to start engine solenoid makes sound of engaging but sparks shoot from the negative battery post Assistant:	How old is the battery and cables? Now would be a good time to nip it in the butt for dependable service. I prefer the military type battery clamps with lug end cables. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILITARY-BA...ash=item488919e557:g:iEkAAOSwEppUSUwk&vxp=mtr Makes it alot easier to disconnect the battery without damaging th...	How old is the battery and cables? Now would be a good time to nip it in the butt for dependable service. I prefer the military type battery clamps with lug end cables. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILITARY-BA...ash=item488919e557:g:iEkAAOSwEppUSUwk&vxp=mtr Makes it alot easier to disconnect the battery without damaging th...	they typically don't "fail" unless they are abused and then they may crack. Its you initial filter....so its important ....I'd be inclined to rebuild the fuel pump first...
Human: currently, on my bass boat i have 2-12 volt batteries. one is for my gas outboard starting. the second 12 volt is for my trolling motor, depth finder livewell pump. iam going to replace my existing 12 volt trolling motor with a 24 volt system, using an extra 12 volt battery wired to produce 24 volts. can i isola...	you'd be better off keeping all the 12v stuff on one battery.....you can do what you described, but one battery will run down before the other and the trolling motor will know it. best solution would be four batteries - one for the engine, two for the trolling motor and the last for the accessories - but it comes with...	you'd be better off keeping all the 12v stuff on one battery.....you can do what you described, but one battery will run down before the other and the trolling motor will know it. best solution would be four batteries - one for the engine, two for the trolling motor and the last for the accessories - but it comes with...	Hello One thing to note is that while on many cars, in my experience, when the regulator blows it stops supplying the rest of the car, and you are running on the battery for a while, until the battery dies too. So you can drive your car for a while and nothing major happens to the car and typically you take care n...
Human: currently, on my bass boat i have 2-12 volt batteries. one is for my gas outboard starting. the second 12 volt is for my trolling motor, depth finder livewell pump. iam going to replace my existing 12 volt trolling motor with a 24 volt system, using an extra 12 volt battery wired to produce 24 volts. can i isola...	Makomark's solution is the best and most straightforward. The 24 V trolling motors are sensitive to unbalanced battery power. Typically you will be using your fish finder and MAP/GPS while using the trolling motor with the main charging motor off, so you don't want to be using your cranking battery to power accessories...	Makomark's solution is the best and most straightforward. The 24 V trolling motors are sensitive to unbalanced battery power. Typically you will be using your fish finder and MAP/GPS while using the trolling motor with the main charging motor off, so you don't want to be using your cranking battery to power accessories...	Hi mate, it could be a few things. Here is a video I made a while ago that might help you diagnose the problem: https://youtu.be/e1h-blqDm4U Stu
Human: someone please tell me how to post a pic on this site especially, the electric trolling link thanks Assistant:	http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_attachments	http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_attachments	Dorevich said: Hi Rwbutler, I’m using the the same type as were in there from the previous owner (br8hs) - he was having the same issues. I’m using premium gas and fresh oil. The engine cooling system appears to be functioning normally. I’m not sure on how to check compression. All I’ve done so far is put in ne...
Human: On my 1982 Baja the selectrim works sometimes , it will move up and done at idle then quit when going down the lake in motion it works most of the time. The motor and pump sound good when working. Could it be the solenoid or possibly the switch. How can i by-pass the solenoid. Assistant:	Ayuh,.... Probably corroded wirin' ends,... By-pass a solenoid with a jumper wire,...	Ayuh,.... Probably corroded wirin' ends,... By-pass a solenoid with a jumper wire,...	Thanks for the suggestion. Hate to have o pull the head, but seem to have no choice.
Human: On my 1982 Baja the selectrim works sometimes , it will move up and done at idle then quit when going down the lake in motion it works most of the time. The motor and pump sound good when working. Could it be the solenoid or possibly the switch. How can i by-pass the solenoid. Assistant:	bondo said: Ayuh,.... Probably corroded wirin' ends,... By-pass a solenoid with a jumper wire,... Click to expand... I will check the wire ends again and see if these will help. Thank You for your time Bondo	bondo said: Ayuh,.... Probably corroded wirin' ends,... By-pass a solenoid with a jumper wire,... Click to expand... I will check the wire ends again and see if these will help. Thank You for your time Bondo	I am currently having a similar issue with a 2012 Yamaha F70LA motor on my pontoon. It has the 704 remote control box. I just installed the battery which I kept in house over winter connected to a battery maintainer. All boat accessories work, but the motor trim is quiet at both motor and remote. Turning ignition sw...
Human: On my 1982 Baja the selectrim works sometimes , it will move up and done at idle then quit when going down the lake in motion it works most of the time. The motor and pump sound good when working. Could it be the solenoid or possibly the switch. How can i by-pass the solenoid. Assistant:	Agree to first check wiring and all connectors. But typically, the problem that you describe is with the up/down control switch. Pull the switch, check and clean the connectors then momentarily jumper the hot wire to each terminal lead that goes to each relay. If all works with the jumper, the switch is bad. If the swi...	Agree to first check wiring and all connectors. But typically, the problem that you describe is with the up/down control switch. Pull the switch, check and clean the connectors then momentarily jumper the hot wire to each terminal lead that goes to each relay. If all works with the jumper, the switch is bad. If the swi...	Oh wow, I would have been way off... I didn't know about the loop. Thanks for the reply!
Human: I was out of the lake all last week and it ran fine then as we were getting ready to move to a different spot on lake the motor fired right up then quit!!. It's a 1985 75 hp mercury that wont start but will turn over just fine. I've checked gas and its good. i found a few spots in the wiring coming found the i...	well just got a spark tester and it appears there is no spark at all 4 plugs. now what to check?	well just got a spark tester and it appears there is no spark at all 4 plugs. now what to check?	I had the same problem, but I decided to tackle it a different way, seeing as I an a cheapskate. I cut mine open, and made a large access hole so I could get inside and clean it out, with a scraper, and even used a wire brush, on a 4" angle grinder to make things easier. But, as usual, using an electric tool inside a...
Human: I was out of the lake all last week and it ran fine then as we were getting ready to move to a different spot on lake the motor fired right up then quit!!. It's a 1985 75 hp mercury that wont start but will turn over just fine. I've checked gas and its good. i found a few spots in the wiring coming found the i...	Change out ignition switch and changed battery cable ends and cleaned and charged the battery and it turns over a whole lot better but still no spark!!!!!!!	Change out ignition switch and changed battery cable ends and cleaned and charged the battery and it turns over a whole lot better but still no spark!!!!!!!	Sounds suspiciously like rpm limiter related to an overheat or low oil. It is possible that your warning horn is non functional also so you aren't aware of either. Do you have an arrow on your tach indicating either?
Human: I was out of the lake all last week and it ran fine then as we were getting ready to move to a different spot on lake the motor fired right up then quit!!. It's a 1985 75 hp mercury that wont start but will turn over just fine. I've checked gas and its good. i found a few spots in the wiring coming found the i...	well i think i found my problem. I found some broken/bare wires that are coming out of the stator under the flywheel. Can't get to them yet but i can see them barely	well i think i found my problem. I found some broken/bare wires that are coming out of the stator under the flywheel. Can't get to them yet but i can see them barely	Thanks for the replies. I'll try posting on the Johnson Outboard forums.
Human: I was out of the lake all last week and it ran fine then as we were getting ready to move to a different spot on lake the motor fired right up then quit!!. It's a 1985 75 hp mercury that wont start but will turn over just fine. I've checked gas and its good. i found a few spots in the wiring coming found the i...	Go to the top of this page and click on "Forum Home". Then click on Mercury Outboards and post your questions there.	Go to the top of this page and click on "Forum Home". Then click on Mercury Outboards and post your questions there.	Sounds like a spun prop. Pull your prop and look at where the round rubber bushing meets the metal prop casing. You will likely see that the rubber where they meet is raised and distorted. Look carefully, because it can be hard to see. So, find another prop that fits with the same diameter and pitch, and send the old o...
Human: I am currently fixing my engine, (REMAN Powerhead) and I want to break it in properly, but none of my gauges work except the trim gauge, and it only works sometimes. The RPM gauge is stuck at 2000 RPMS and idk what it could possibly be, if it's the gauge or wiring or both, hasn't worked in over 10 years but now ...	You need to try to find the wiring diagram for that engine. Online searches will likely turn up one. If the engine is less than 20 years old, then it likely complies with standard wiring color codes used by all marine engine manufacturers. Even if it older than 20 years, it will likely be similar. First thing to do is...	You need to try to find the wiring diagram for that engine. Online searches will likely turn up one. If the engine is less than 20 years old, then it likely complies with standard wiring color codes used by all marine engine manufacturers. Even if it older than 20 years, it will likely be similar. First thing to do is...	Mercury Mariner G361355
Human: I am currently fixing my engine, (REMAN Powerhead) and I want to break it in properly, but none of my gauges work except the trim gauge, and it only works sometimes. The RPM gauge is stuck at 2000 RPMS and idk what it could possibly be, if it's the gauge or wiring or both, hasn't worked in over 10 years but now ...	Don't forget the ground, the most important and neglected connection of all	Don't forget the ground, the most important and neglected connection of all	papyson said: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632 some meters are auto ranging which means you do not have to set a ohms scale...you can probably find instructions for your meter on the web...good luck Click to expand... thanks will check it out
Human: I am currently fixing my engine, (REMAN Powerhead) and I want to break it in properly, but none of my gauges work except the trim gauge, and it only works sometimes. The RPM gauge is stuck at 2000 RPMS and idk what it could possibly be, if it's the gauge or wiring or both, hasn't worked in over 10 years but now ...	Don't forget the ground, the most important and neglected connection of all	Don't forget the ground, the most important and neglected connection of all	Ok great I'll look into that.