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Old August 13th, 2009, 10:59 PM
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Default 40hp mercury solenoid bad

I had to replace the solenoid on my mercury out board about two months ago only used boat a few times and now it seems the solenoid is bad again is this a sign of a deeper problem or maybe just a defective part. please give me your thoughts,thanks
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Old August 13th, 2009, 11:15 PM
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Default Re: 40hp mercury solenoid bad

starter solenoid or what? what is doing, or not doing. check all connections make sure everything is snug tught. and grounded. and let us know results
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Old August 13th, 2009, 11:22 PM
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Default Re: 40hp mercury solenoid bad

starter solenoid first time I had to jump accross it to get out of the water this time the starter will not disengage Thanks
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Old August 14th, 2009, 12:01 AM
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Default Re: 40hp mercury solenoid bad

turn flywheel back and forth , that should disengage starter from flywheel
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