mercruiser 3.0 slave solenoid

[driftwood47]

Is there an easy way to replace the slave solenoid on my Mercruiser 3.0? It's mounted on a metal bracket on the starboard side of the engine block just aft of the carburator. It is mounted with 2 bolts with nuts behind the bracket with about 1/2 inch clearance between the engine block and the bracket. As it is-it can be the cause of "sailor type" language.

 

[Don S]

Re: mercruiser 3.0 slave solenoid

Take the bracket off so you can get to it.<br /><br />Manufacturers are not known for makeing things easy to get to.

 

[driftwood47]

Re: mercruiser 3.0 slave solenoid

Don S. You are probably right but there is some stuff hanging on that bracket-hatch cover and so on--but you do what you gotta do I guess. Anyhow, many thanks.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: mercruiser 3.0 slave solenoid

driftwood47,<br />At least you are starting to understand what marine mechanics are up against.Most times it's <br />"How in the blazes can they charge me a whole hour to change such a simple thing" Only two nuts and bolts,and some wires.<br /><br />Actually boat manufacturers seem to be known for making things hard to get to.<br /><br />DHP