I have a 1979 Mercury 115 2 Stroke 6 Cylinder Outboard that I recently acquired from family. It was outside for 7 years under a cover not used. I inspected it lubricating as per maintenance manual, replaced water pump, and it fired up right away to my surprise. I took it out to the lake and it ran perfect. The next day all hell broke loose.
I noticed the wires were very brittle and when touched they just broke off. I ended up replacing the wire harness with a new one and all gas hoses. Now it just cranks but won?t fire I also cleaned the carbs and used carb kits for them. I?m suspecting the Stator is causing issues, as the wires coming of that were very weak and broke as well. I replaced what I could on the two wires.
I noticed the wires were very brittle and when touched they just broke off. I ended up replacing the wire harness with a new one and all gas hoses. Now it just cranks but won?t fire I also cleaned the carbs and used carb kits for them. I?m suspecting the Stator is causing issues, as the wires coming of that were very weak and broke as well. I replaced what I could on the two wires.
