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November 23, 2017 at 3:36 pm
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quote Cheetahgod:
Yeah I have a 7.5hp merc from 1980s I think. The problem is the parts for the ignition are very expensive
Hiya CG….
You know; some guys will pick up an older version of those Mercs from the late 60’s and swap over the ignition system to revert it back to the Phelon style magneto.
It’s not very hard at all….assuming you have a complete powerhead to pull all the little ditty parts from. Chances are if you post the serial number of your Merc here one of us can confirm that such a swap is possible.
Look over the lower unit of your Merc first; they can be expensive to repair as well if there’s been water intrusion and the associated rusty bearings. Have a look at the bearing right under the impeller….
Chuck