Please note this thread has been inactive for 90 days. For the best results, please start a new thread.
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. June 29th, 2012, 02:16 PM #1
    wrfreeman
    [OP] wrfreeman is offline
    Cadet
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    2

    Default Question about Mercury Force 40 ELPT (1997)

    New to boating so this is probably a stupid question. Does this motor have a built in alternator to charge the batteries while it's running?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. June 29th, 2012, 02:37 PM #2
    rschap1
    rschap1 is offline
    Petty Officer 3rd Class
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Murray Lake Lowell MI
    Posts
    95

    Default Re: Question about Mercury Force 40 ELPT (1997)

    It does have a charging system. Hopefully it is functioning properly.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. July 2nd, 2012, 01:39 AM #3
    79Merc80
    79Merc80 is offline
    Chief Petty Officer 79Merc80's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Redding, CA
    Posts
    644

    Default Re: Question about Mercury Force 40 ELPT (1997)

    Please don't take this the wrong way, but you can either have a Mercury or a Force, not both and what you have is a Force. Read the BIG lettering. I know that Mercury Marine built them for a short time, but if it was the same as a Mercury, they would have dropped the Force name.
    There are Mercury/Mariner outboards and then there are Force/Chrysler outboards. There is no such thing as a Mercury Force, yes Mercury Marine built them, but it's still the old Chysler engine with updated electronics and a better lower unit, NOTHING MORE..


    How much horsepower can I have and still go to Heaven??

    1981 Glastron SSV194, MerCruiser 228hp (305 cid), 350 hours. Cuises at 3000 RPM / 30/31 MPH
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Force Flywheel replacement question . 1987, ELPT, SN# OE250062 75 HP Cross reference
    By dst87mcssac in forum Force & Chrysler Outboards
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: July 4th, 2012, 11:42 AM
  2. Question about pulling the Flywheel and tools on a 75 HP, ELPT , 97 Force Motor.
    By dst87mcssac in forum Force & Chrysler Outboards
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: June 17th, 2012, 02:47 PM
  3. need help with my new 1997 50 elpt 4stoke
    By tankx21x in forum Mercury & Mariner Outboards
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: March 17th, 2010, 09:15 PM
  4. 1997 mercury marine force 120hp elpt
    By hoyt101 in forum Force & Chrysler Outboards
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: July 17th, 2008, 11:36 AM
  5. 1996 mercury force 75 ELPT- Carb problems
    By ckirby in forum Mercury & Mariner Outboards
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: April 15th, 2003, 07:57 PM

  1. iboats Forum Directory - Over 100,000 forum posts organized by topic

    1. Outboard Motor Topics
      Mercury Outboards
      Johnson Outboards
      Evinrude Outboards
      Force Outboards
      Yamaha Outboards
      Mariner Outboards
      Suzuki Outboards
      Honda Outboards
      Chrysler Outboards
      Tohatsu Outboards
      Nissan Outboards
      Outboard Motors: non-repair
      Vintage Outboards

      I/O and Inboard Topics
      MerCruiser
      OMC I/O, Inboard
      Volvo Penta

      Propeller Help
      Boat Propellers

      		Boat Repair and Products
      Boat Building and Repair
      Fiberglass Boat Repair
      Marine Electronics
      Boat Trailers and Towing
      Boat Names
      Boat Covers
      Boat Parts

      Boating Activities Talk
      Boating Topics and Questions
      Boating Activities and Destinations
      Boating Blunders
      Boat Shows
      Wakeboarding
      Water Skiing

      Fishing Discussions
      Freshwater Fishing
      Saltwater Fishing

      		Boat Type Topics
      Aluminum Boats
      Bass Boats
      Bowrider Boats
      Center Console Boats
      Cruiser Boats
      Cuddy Cabin Boats
      Deckboats
      Fishing Boats
      Fish and Ski Boats
      Houseboats
      Jet Boats
      Jon Boats
      Pontoon Boats
      Powerboats
      PWC Forum
      Ski Boats
      New Boats
      Used Boats

      Boat Manufacturers
      Boats (250+ Manufacturers)
      Bayliner Boats
      Sea Ray Boats
      Zodiac Boats