Early model 115 Merc Distributor problem

[country boy]

I just got a 1974 1150 merc ser#3945429 looks like the whole wiring system is trashed i am currently changing the main harness,and looking at the coil may be salveged ,switchbox ???, now the real issue is the 3- wires coming out of the distributor (black white brown) i think it is the white is broken where it comes out the dist can this be fixed by taking it off and replacing all 3 wires or will have to change out the distributor.any help would be appreciated.Thanks,CB

 

[Droll]

Re: Early model 115 Merc Distributor problem

The correct way to fix this problem would be to replace the whole trigger part.... but if you're handy it might be possible to solder on a new wire
( might need to dig into the trigger to get enough free wire ) .

You could also find a good used distributor on eBay, but they tends to be on the pricey side ( all Mercury 6 cyl distributors from 1970 > 1979 should work ) ....

The best solution would be to get a replacement trigger unit from CDIelectrinics ( CDI P/N : 134-3736 ) .
Link to some extra info about this kit ( PDF file from CDI ).

Arne Kjetil

 

[country boy]

Re: Early model 115 Merc Distributor problem

Hello,i was able to splice the one wire to the distributor and got it running and it seems that there is a problem with the trigger it would run for a while and just stop.and there was some crackling noise coming from the dist. cap and started it again and the same thing happend and i noticed that there was some drops of resin inside the distributor cap when i cleaned it out so my guess the trigger is no good.in the process i had bought some parts off e-bay off of a 85 hp 4 cyl part#337-4479 this one is different and has one wire that is a different color (grey instead of brown)and is encased in a little white plastic housing and the one on mine is part #393-3736 and is coverd with resin.my next question would be would this one work on mine,just tought i would ask before i went and spent $250.00-$400.00 on a new one,which would be my best bet.Thanks for the help and input.