Anyone know what this part is? or what its for?

[motor boater]

Re: Anyone know what this part is? or what its for?

hmmm.. so I was able to start the motor the other day, it was a rough start, it sounded like the battery was dead, but it started. then the next day I took it to the lake and I couldn't get it started. WTH??? I started a new thread if anyone from here can help it would be great. here's the link

http://forums.iboats.com/mercury-mariner-outboards/1982-40-hp-mercury-ob-wont-start-619132.html

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Anyone know what this part is? or what its for?

Those are definitely coils, but I have never seen ones that look like that on any of my mercury engines.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Anyone know what this part is? or what its for?

their coils