1967 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt Starter Solenoid ????

[Chadwick67]

I bought a boat with a 1967 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt outboard. I am not familiar yet with this engine. The previous owner put a new starter on it and was working on wiring in a different starter solenoid. I plan on rewiring the motor. Am I able to use a newer starter solenoid as long as I mount it somewhere close? My real question is, does it matter what solenoid I get as long as I can mount it close to starter?

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Is the solenoid bad?

The original solenoid was mounted on the starter. There aren't a lot of choices for alternate mounting because of the lack of room.

 

[Chadwick67]

I do not have the original starter or solenoid. Would it work to "strap" or mount this to starter?
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Solen...rd_wg=AFnjh&psc=1&refRID=8VY9H5Q2NDY4CSW1CGJD

 

[GA_Boater]

Probably. Does the starter have two threaded holes to mount a solenoid?

 

[Chadwick67]

The starter does not have the 2 solenoid mounting holes for the solenoid. It is a Wilson starter. I have not tried the starter yet to see how it even works. I am hoping we have a warm day soon to mess around with it.

 

[GA_Boater]

I replaced my starter and the new one didn't have the tapped mounting holes for the solenoid. Used a large hose clamp to mount the solenoid on the starter with some short screws and nuts through the clamp.

 

[Chadwick67]

Do you see any reason why I could not use that solenoid (one in the link) from previous post?

 

[GA_Boater]

My answer;

Probably. Does the starter have two threaded holes to mount a solenoid?

 

[Chadwick67]

Thank you for your input! I will try that solenoid. If that does not fit/work, I will then try a downward solenoid in the same spot. Looking forward to using the boat this spring to catch some fish!