Merc sport jet stator and flywheel magnets

[TPyles]

I am in the process of replacing the stator and switch box on my 3 cylinder Mercury sport jet(1994 S/N oe043715). I just pulled the flywheel and found that all the magnets are loose, and one is even broken. Many of the magnets in the flywheel stayed attached to the stator when I pulled the flywheel off,,, Is there any repair for this??? Is the fix replacing the flywheel? Any input you have is appreciated. Thanks, Tom

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Merc sport jet stator and flywheel magnets

I've suggested this before,but haven't got feed back.I'm pretty sure Merc says replace the flywheel. $$$$$$.I know OMC,now BRP has an epoxy for this problem.If the magnets are not too badly broken,it works.I've done it.<br />DHP

 

[funpilot]

Re: Merc sport jet stator and flywheel magnets

You can epoxy them... but that broken magnet may cause an extra pole pulse as it rotates.

 

[btatum]

Re: Merc sport jet stator and flywheel magnets

the broken magnet will cause an extra pole and no amount of epoxy can fix that.<br />suck it up and locate another flywheel.<br /><br />fix it right the first time can save yourself more in the long run.