Are you installing a starter on a rope engine or replacing one, HTG?
If you are replacing one please tell us why you think it needs replacing. Three out of five replaced starters don't need replacing. Other faults are causing the problem.
The engine has a ingnition start, but I am only guessing that it is the starter. Check out the other post I have "35hp Mercury" on page two. What else could it be?
I can rule out the battery stuff. Anyway a guy without a lot of engine experience, checking that other stuff?
I also noticed that when I took the spark plugs out I was able to get a full pull when trying to rope pull it, but when the spark plugs were in I could not get a full pull. Does that say anything?
But no one told me how long generally it would take? Or the level of difficulty?
So can someone tell me about how long it takes to install a starter and solinoid on a 84' 35hp Mercury? That would be great? I am trying to figure out if I can do it or if I need to take it in.
Starter = 4 bolts + 2 nuts for electrical. Solenoid = 2 bolts + 4 nuts.
Re + re both in an hour if you are any good with wrenches but if you have to ask then you'd better take it in and expect to be charged 2 hours minimum.
