1982 80HP Merc Trigger

[rainman5]

"UPS just delivered my new tri

"UPS just delivered my new trigger, I have a Clymer manual for this motor but do not see how this installs I took out 4 bolts that appeared to hold the housing down around the stator and trigger, after taking those out it looks as if it doesnt seperate there, am I missing something? Or do I try to get the old one out through that opening? Thanks Raymond"

 

[galamb]

"Raymond, sorry have to ask, y

"Raymond, sorry have to ask, you have removed your stator completely first (right). It has to come off before you can remove the trigger...."

 

[rainman5]

Yes I have removed the stator

Yes I have removed the stator I have a new one of those also. the trigger has aburnt smell to it and the wires were deteriorated.

 

[galamb]

"Raymond, if the stator is out

"Raymond, if the stator is out, then you should simply have to disconnect the link arm of the trigger and it should come right out..."

 

[rainman5]

"I didnt even need to take tho

"I didnt even need to take those 4 bolts out then, I thought maybe I just needed to wiggle it out but wasnt sure thanks"

 

[galamb]

"No, definately need to remove

"No, definately need to remove the 4 bolts, lift out the stator and then unhook/remove the trigger.

Make sure you have a bit of lock-tite (red) to put on the stator bolts when you put them back in - you definately don't want anything vibrating loose under the flywheel - makes quite a mess if it does

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[rainman5]

"Well I have the stator and tr

"Well I have the stator and trigger in correctly now I hope. I put fresh gas/oil misture in tank, pumped the bulb, I am gettong gas coming out around the fuel pump, my question is this should I just go ahead and buy a fuel pump repair kit or just a new gasket, this boat has been sitting for a few years"