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1968 Mercury 650 4 cyl? Are they the two holes located below the engine cover? I don't really have water coming out of anywhere when I hook up the "ears" to my OB, but not really sure where to look.
I have a 1968 Mercury 650. I can get the boat to start by using the battery and jump starting the starter with jumper cables, bypassing the solenoid and the ignition key. Boat will start and run.
However, when I try to use the key, the starter does not turn over. I bought a new solenoid and...
I took the starter out and had to order some parts which took a month to get. Now that they are all back in, I can't remember how to hook the starter cables back. I disconnected the positive, which should go on the post near the bottom of the starter. I have a ground bolted to the top of the...
Hi,
New to forum, and new to outboards in general. Did work on my old BMW 2002 so I am not a total moron but am feeling like one now in trying to get this outboard I got running.
I got a 1968 Mercury 650. We hooked the battery up and the starter spins but never actually rose up and engaged...
