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1979 40 HP merc help

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elf0678

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I'm trying to test my stater and switch box. When I test the red and blue wires from the stater to ground while cranking, I get nothing unless I switch my tester wires around to red lead to ground and black lead to wires, then I get about 10 or 12 volts. Can someone explain that?
 
Well, for one thing it's AC current; it sounds like your meter is set on DC. And that voltage should be in the hundreds of volts.

Jeff
 
fastjeff said:
You need a DVA meter to check it on the DC scale. AC works fine for an indication.

Jeff
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Hey, I finally got this thing running ( roughly). It was wires going to the ignition switch. Does anyone know where I can find a free site that will show me how to tune it up.
 
I just cleaned & rebuilt my carbs and I found some of the YouTube videos helpful. You might start there.
This site has been very helpful too. My motor runs 100% better because of the advise on this site. Thanks
Let me know if you find some good tune up advise.


2003 Mercury 60 ELPTO Model - 1060412AD S/N 0T694085
2003 Hells Bay Professional
 
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