115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

The Cheif

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Howdy
Working on 115 merc this week and has a no start after running and a 10 min shutdown
im thinking heat soak trigger of vapor lock unless any one knows any tricks?

thanks cheif:eek:
 

douglas1978

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Re: 115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

what year is the motor, wiring in good shape?
 

The Cheif

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Re: 115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

looking at boat tomorow runs good can restart right away after shutdown but if you let it sit for 10 min nostart
 

Chris1956

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Re: 115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

put some ice on the trigger if you can, and see if that helps.
 

The Cheif

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Re: 115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

Thanks turns out the motor is a 1975 with a distibutor wow called merc for a rotor and if you can find one its 350.00 :( plus major surgery to replace eeeeeeooooowwwww any one know where you can get parts and a manual?
 

Chris1956

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Re: 115 Merc no start after running a 10 min shutdown

distributor rotors and shafts are avail on the web for $220 or so. You might google the part number and see what you get. Try oldmercs.com, vintagemercs.com, CDIElectronics.com
 
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