1977 Mercury1150

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I just bought a 1977 bass boat. Ran some seafoam thru the motor to clean. Then ran some fresh gas to clean out the seafoam. Motor is running great. After that I changed the plugs, impeller, gear oil everything brand new. I took the dist cap off and was going to change the cap and rotor. But the rotor doesnt come off I think its one big unit. I have looked but cant seem to find one for sale. Does anyone know more about these distributor system?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1977 Mercury1150

Rotor and shaft are one piece. Replacements are available for $200plus. Didy caps are avail for $100Plus, triggers are avail for $200plus.

The bottom line is that thes components last a long time, perhaps the life of the motor. Replacement parts are expensive and can be a bit difficult to install. It is not like your car's cap and rotor.

 

[*EdC*]

Re: 1977 Mercury1150

If the cap is not cracked,.... just clean up the contacts. You can replace the center pin unit for short money. I replaced my cap ,rotor and bearings on my 800, is was a small fortune.
Ed