Forgive me for asking - 1996 MC 5.7

[ewpvic]

I need to know what size the nut is on the starter solenoid where the yellow/red wire attaches.....?? Just so I don't have to buy a variety of sizes from the hardware store. Thanks

 

[NHGuy]

Just be sure to remove the battery cables first! Why not save & reuse it? Was it lost?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... For the nuts for the big cables ya use a 9/16", wrench, or possibly a 15mm,.....

The small wires, the nuts use a 5/16" wrench, or an 8mm,....

 

[Fun Times]

item number 16, http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...desc=WIRING+HARNESS+AND+ELECTRICAL+COMPONENTS

16

11-94330

NUT, (.250-20) Brass

 

[ewpvic]

Thanks guys. Fun Time - I am looking for the nut size/type on the relay that is on the starter. Somehow mine spun off and could not find it in the bilge - even with a magnet. I don't know if there were different sizes for SBC starter solenoids over the years.....and of course NONE in the "jar of nuts" fit.

 

[Fun Times]

Oops sorry, Hate when I do that.

Looks like they're metric...probably why nothing you have already fits.

Here's the starter for 1996, http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...39&bnbr=10&bdesc=STARTER+MOTOR+AND+ALTERNATOR

Here's 1997, http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...38&bnbr=10&bdesc=STARTER+MOTOR+AND+ALTERNATOR

Items 3 & 4.

3	11-806949	NUT, (M8-1.5)			$2.00	$1.96	1
4	11-400211	NUT, (M5) Stainless Steel			$2.30	$2.25	1

 

[ewpvic]

Thanks FT. I was definitely being lazy by not looking it up. Momma got me some spares, too!