Hi All,
I really appreciate the input from members with the issues I have come across with my new to me 75HP 1986 2 stroke 4 cylinder Merc. Faztbullet you were on the money I appreciate you advice. After looking at the forum and doing a bit of a search it seems that switch boxes are a bit of a weak point in the electrical arear of these older motors. I haven't had a lot of experience with them, up until now its been newish (mid 90's and younger) Yamaha's and Honda's that never experienced i single fault. Just wondering am I being overly concerned or is it a real issue that one day Ill be out in the water and for no apparent reason the switch box will die. Just wondering as I bought the boat the engine started perfectly from cold ran dead smooth, started from warm no issues, towed it home and didn't start is for about 3 months due to flooding here in Australia, but in that time the switch box had died.
Do others carry spare electrical components on board?
Regards
Leachy
I really appreciate the input from members with the issues I have come across with my new to me 75HP 1986 2 stroke 4 cylinder Merc. Faztbullet you were on the money I appreciate you advice. After looking at the forum and doing a bit of a search it seems that switch boxes are a bit of a weak point in the electrical arear of these older motors. I haven't had a lot of experience with them, up until now its been newish (mid 90's and younger) Yamaha's and Honda's that never experienced i single fault. Just wondering am I being overly concerned or is it a real issue that one day Ill be out in the water and for no apparent reason the switch box will die. Just wondering as I bought the boat the engine started perfectly from cold ran dead smooth, started from warm no issues, towed it home and didn't start is for about 3 months due to flooding here in Australia, but in that time the switch box had died.
Do others carry spare electrical components on board?
Regards
Leachy