80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

[deadduckky]

Hi, I just bought a 35hp mercury outboard that I can not find much information about on the internet. I believe its a 1988 2cycle but need help. The serial # 0B238982, it is pull start. What do I all need to make it electric start? I looks like the flywheel has no teeth so does that need to be replaced?? Also, what yr. is it and is it a 2 cycle. Thanks for all the help!!!!!

 

[Laddies]

Re: 80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

Yes it's 88, the easiest and cheapest way to change it is to find a donor engine the price of new parts would be staggering on a 20 year old engine.

 

[deadduckky]

Re: 80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

thanks, good idea

 

[deadduckky]

Re: 80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

Another question I could not find any answers on the internet for about this motor...

Does the water that cools down the engine come out of a little hole up by the block of the engine? Because I started up my engine in "neutral" and let it run for about one minute but no water came out....only hot air.....so, is the water pump out or does it need to be in drive or....???

Thanks!

 

[deadduckky]

Re: 80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

Anyone have an idea, should I just replace the water pump to be safe....

 

[Laddies]

Re: 80's somethin 35hp Mercury Outboard Questions...

You should have water comong out of the telltale in just a few seconds after startup.