Okay, I have a 1983 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt that won't start. I had the carbs rebuilt last fall as they were shot. The motor starts when I touch the two screws on the side of the selenoid together with a screwdriver however I'd prefer not to start it that way and just use the key. When I turn the key 1/4 turn it turns the electricity on and the choke functions perfectly, but when I turn it fully over nothing happens. No click, nothing...
I was told it's either a selenoid problem or as you can see in this photo under the carb there is a small loop that appears it is there to connect to something however nothing is there. The other end connects to the shifter. What is that for? What part is missing? Should I replace the selenoid first and see if it turns over?
I scoured the internet and can't find a schematic for this motor anywhere. I'd really appreciate if someone could tell me the part name of what is missing. If you need more photos I can post them just let me know. I'm dying to hit the water and sick of the problems I'm having with this motor. The carb rebuild cost me about $200 and there is another problem. Just want to get it fixed and get fishing!
I was told it's either a selenoid problem or as you can see in this photo under the carb there is a small loop that appears it is there to connect to something however nothing is there. The other end connects to the shifter. What is that for? What part is missing? Should I replace the selenoid first and see if it turns over?
I scoured the internet and can't find a schematic for this motor anywhere. I'd really appreciate if someone could tell me the part name of what is missing. If you need more photos I can post them just let me know. I'm dying to hit the water and sick of the problems I'm having with this motor. The carb rebuild cost me about $200 and there is another problem. Just want to get it fixed and get fishing!