I have a 1978 7.5 hp Mercury t
I have a 1978 7.5 hp Mercury that takes a ton of pulls to get it started. When pulling it you can tell when it is going to start because it makes a slightly different noise and is easier to pull about 2/3 the way through the pull. Once it does start it stops after about 10 seconds and I notice it is not pumping any water. Is there an automatic shutoff or thermostat on these motors? I probably have to replace the impeller which is no big deal. Any ideas in why it will not start or what that means when it is easier to pull every once in a while?
Thanks!
I have a 1978 7.5 hp Mercury that takes a ton of pulls to get it started. When pulling it you can tell when it is going to start because it makes a slightly different noise and is easier to pull about 2/3 the way through the pull. Once it does start it stops after about 10 seconds and I notice it is not pumping any water. Is there an automatic shutoff or thermostat on these motors? I probably have to replace the impeller which is no big deal. Any ideas in why it will not start or what that means when it is easier to pull every once in a while?
Thanks!