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    1974 Mercury 402 Stator Wires .....

    Hi all , was given a good and tested 398-5256 Stator , this is a 2 wire manual start one ( 2 yellow wires ) ,, my engine is originally a electric start model that had 2 additional Red & Blue wires on the stator , I know those 2 wires hooked up to the switchbox , what functions of the switchbox...
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    Can My Stator wiring be Fixxed ??

    Hi all , got a running 402 Mercury outboard ( 40 HP ) , the stator wiring is somewhat coated with a green powdery substance , can this be cleaned with something like a baking soda liquid or something to clean it , furthermore the insulation is falling off these wires , can I use electrical tape...
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    1974 Merc 402 Stator swap posable ?

    Hi got a 1974 40 hp ( 402 ) , electric start ,, can I replace the original 398-5255 stator for a manual start 398-5256 stator and eliminate the battery and electric starter in the process ? Will the engine run with the 5256 stator ? thanks Bill ..
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    Mercury 40 hp ser.# 4038111 What year ?

    Hi all , I`ve looked in the Stickie links and cannot id what year my engine is ? its a Electric start long shaft 40 hp Merc. ser. # 4038111 and is a Canadian engine , it needs a stator , it has a starter as well as a pull start , can I just get a cheaper ignition only stator and use the pull...
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