TOPIC: Merc/Mariner 115 question.

Merc/Mariner 115 question. 3 years 2 weeks ago #146401

4stroke Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 291 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 1	Can someone identify this electrical component on a 1985 Merc 6 cylinder 115hp for me? THX!! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Merc/Mariner 115 question. 3 years 2 weeks ago #146402

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4stroke wrote: Can someone identify this electrical component on a 1985 Merc 6 cylinder 115hp for me? THX!!

That's called an Idle Stabilizer and it should be disconnected and removed.

They are notorious for failing, and causing the timing to be too far advanced, which will cause detonation and ruin the pistons/rings/cylinders.