1971 115 Merc will not hot start

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windsurf03

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Hi I just purchased this motor and it runs like a charm until i shut it off and then try to restart. The motor cranks fine but does not even sputter after it is warmed up. I think this is an electrical problem. The motor has the "thunderbolt ignition" are there some checks I can do before I take it to a boat motor mechanic. I have heard two differnt views on the Stator; one person told me that it should start even if the stator is going, that it will run off the battery; a second person told me that the cause sounds like it is the stator??
 
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Clams Canino

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Re: 1971 115 Merc will not hot start

Depends on the year. If the stator has only 2 wires it only charges the battery and is not part of the ignition circuit. More wires and the stator is indeed in play.<br /><br />First, try adjusting your warm start procedure. If you shut it off and try to start it back up the very next second - does it run? <br /><br />-W
 
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