1963 Merc 350

[Kshook5642]

Hey all,

just an bought what I thought was a steal, a 63 Merc 350 35hp complete with controls and cables as well as gas tank for a hundred bucks.. It has been sitting for 14 years but I got home and hooked a battery up and it cranked over..quit.. Turned it over again, and fired up for a sec.. After that though I had no juice to start it.. Battery wasn't dead so I started it with a screwdriver on the solenoid and the starter engaged..

So... How can you tell if it's a bad solenoid or if their is a problem with the ignition switch?

secondly, what kind of things would be good for a tuneup on something that has been sitting for 14 years..

3rd, does anyone know where I can find a service manual online for it or any other detailed information

thanks in advanced!

 

[fastjeff]

First of all. don't try to run that thing before changing the impeller or you'll have broken vanes stuck inside the power head--not good!

Jump the starter directly to see if the starter is okay.

The carbs, fuel pump and hose will need rebuilding/ replacing.

Jeff