Mercury 1973 85hp wont do anything

jcole90yj

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Boat ran fine at lake all day came in to put back on trailer, would not shut off with key or kill switch...had to choke it out .....now it wont do anything when I try to crank it.....batt full charged....do u think maybe starter solenoid went bad. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks j
 

gbrowne9

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Re: Mercury 1973 85hp wont do anything

try unplugging andreplugging in the big connector on the starboard side of the engine,they get corroded and loose over time.
 

Chris1956

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Re: Mercury 1973 85hp wont do anything

The wiring on those goes bad over time. I recommend you inspect the motor harness.
 
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