Greetings,
I just got a 1962 MFG Westfield with a 1969/1970 Mercury 800. The motor won't start and I was hoping it was something simple but I'm beginning to have doubts. I've never worked on outboards before but I have worked on motorcycles and cars.
Here is what's going on: turn the key to start, nothing happens, starter doesn't engage, no clicks, etc. While in the off position, when I check the engine voltage off the solenoid and switch box red terminal it reads 12 volts. While in the run position, the solenoid, switch box red terminal and white terminal all read 6 volts. I am thinking the switch box is shot..any thoughts? Please don't tell me to sell the motor for parts and repower the boat. Thanks.
FYI, motor s/n is 2665614
I just got a 1962 MFG Westfield with a 1969/1970 Mercury 800. The motor won't start and I was hoping it was something simple but I'm beginning to have doubts. I've never worked on outboards before but I have worked on motorcycles and cars.
Here is what's going on: turn the key to start, nothing happens, starter doesn't engage, no clicks, etc. While in the off position, when I check the engine voltage off the solenoid and switch box red terminal it reads 12 volts. While in the run position, the solenoid, switch box red terminal and white terminal all read 6 volts. I am thinking the switch box is shot..any thoughts? Please don't tell me to sell the motor for parts and repower the boat. Thanks.
FYI, motor s/n is 2665614