Mariner 2hp

Alice · 10 April 2006, 19:39

I've picked a Mariner 2 up for peanuts for the kids to use behind a 2.3m dinghy. I think that it may have been dunked as the condenser looks rusty. It turns over a treat and appears to have plenty of compression but no spark. Does anyone have any tips on getting the flywheel off? I've tapped it and prised it but i'm afraid to go at it too hard. Do I need a puller? Thanks.

ADS · 10 April 2006, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Alice

I've picked a Mariner 2 up for peanuts for the kids to use behind a 2.3m dinghy. I think that it may have been dunked as the condenser looks rusty. It turns over a treat and appears to have plenty of compression but no spark. Does anyone have any tips on getting the flywheel off? I've tapped it and prised it but i'm afraid to go at it too hard. Do I need a puller? Thanks.

Make sure you check the obvious things before taking the flywell off, dodgy on/off kill switch etc.

Alex

Alice · 10 April 2006, 19:53

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Originally Posted by ADS

Make sure you check the obvious things before taking the flywell off, dodgy on/off kill switch etc.

Alex

Thanks ADS, i did check that one. The condenser wire has rubbed against the flywheel and all but worn through.

Nos4r2 · 10 April 2006, 19:54

You need a puller- Just had the same headache myself with my 4hp evinrude auxiliary.

Make sure you get the right type of puller- a 3 or 2-legged one may not fit (they don't fit my evinrude).

If there's 3 bolt-holes in the flywheel in a triangle around the centre nut you need one that fits those bolts.

stu1288 · 10 April 2006, 21:03

You Shoud'nt Use A Puller On The Outside Of The Flywheel

Dino · 11 April 2006, 17:09

Alice
I have one of these "ancient mariners"every 2-3 years after winter mine seems to not start,don't worry about feeler gauges,just open up a small gap in the contacts and she will fire.How badly chafed is this wire?If it's still whole i'd leave it.

Alice · 12 April 2006, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Dino

Alice
I have one of these "ancient mariners"every 2-3 years after winter mine seems to not start,don't worry about feeler gauges,just open up a small gap in the contacts and she will fire.How badly chafed is this wire?If it's still whole i'd leave it.

Ah, Thanks Dino, I'll give it a try.