Honestly this thing screams. Of course it's a little big for the 680lb. Cajun but it is rock solid. About to throw a 13.5 24p 3 blade on it because it spins the 17p 4 blade to over 7k like nothing. Son knows his stuff and is a good dude. He doesn't have to share his vast knowledge of these motors with everyone for free. Go try to find an outboard mechanic to work on one of these and if you do find a shop, refinance your house for when the bill comes. Instead of trying to be "that guy" who knows it all, say thanks man. Good info.
I just picked up a 1977 1150 for $50.00 and thru your videos got it tested out to be a bad trigger. I picked up a 1979 115 that was missing a bunch of parts but had a good trigger swapped it and got it going. It is on my boat now and running good for $100.00. Oh had to rebuild the wiring harness also.
I have a shift shaft seal leak and while I was investigating it i turned the shifter link cam loose and the whole shift bar came up and ou. Now it just spins free when I reinstall it. Is the problem deeper now?
Really appreciate your work here, MerCSon. I had to pry like heck to get my distributor pulley up off my 67 Merc 500 (just to access the carbs). It was sticky. Hope that isn't indicative of a deeper problem ...
I am about to order a new trigger for my 1976 mercury 1150 l6. Near the end of this video, you try to start it after installing the new trigger; and it didn’t start. Why? Was it because the timing was a half-tooth off? I am nervous to spend the $360 for a new trigger and have the motor not start. -Westley from Oregon
Howdy, I’m back with another question. I got my new trigger installed. I removed the flywheel by the “8 bolts” instead of the “center bolt” like you did. I’m not sure how tight to tighten the 8 bolts. Do you think 100 foot pounds is tight enough? And should I do it in a star sequence or in a circle sequence when tightening? Thank you so much for your help and reply’s. -Westley from Oregon
Just remove the 8 screws. Lift the flywheel off noting where the pointer is, I always set it at TDC so it is easy to remember. Then you can remove the three bolts. And if you remove the stator you could easily replace the belt if necessary.
Son, I have a 1975 1500 and I have rebuilt carbs, made sure getting enough fuel, linked and synced, according to ur video. We even chatted a little about a misunderstanding I had about it. I got it all squared away and running however, when it's put into the water under a load, it goes ok a little then When full throttle just bogs out and won't go any faster. What do u suggest? Thanks in advance.
Ok im trying to figure out my timing order to get my 1962 merc 1000 model 950 v6 i see no cdi or switch box on it i rewound the stator but dont have it hook up at the moment i dont think the year i have has a cdi or switch box but my rotor is a dual im a little confused with the distributor says on the cap 76 models only i picked up this motor with the boat i bought for a hundred bucks 5 years back i see alot of your videos seeing if you could help trying to take the family out on the boat spent years rebuilding the boat took it out once but i don't trust the johnson i got on the back of it
@@flipinjon7487 are you sure it's a 62? Mercs didn't make V6s until the late 70s. What type of distributor do you have? A 62 has points with 2 coils whereas a 76 no points 1 coil. Son
@@MerCSonL6 its a merc 850 i have the firing order and Master service manual says Timing is 14 52 36 but the rotor lines up on one and three I'm really confused if this is the wrong rotor on this motor picked up this motor off of the boat I bought yes it is a V6 and there is no CDI unit they didn't exist yes there are two coils but there are two points on the rotor the distributor is a 76 cu I wish they would have put a picture in the manual for the rotor for where it's supposed to be lined up when it is lined up in timed
I've restored everything but now I'm just trying to get it fired up just pops when I try when it does pop I give up so I don't let the motor get hot and yes I do have water running
hello Son i was wondering if you lived close to kansas theres one one around here that wants to work on this motors beacuse they are to old im trying to swap my distributor also and i dont want to mess up the timing
Hey bro how’s it going? I’ve watched your videos tons of times. Right now I’m in a dilemma with a no spark issue on a 1972 Mercury 1150. Just put in a new trigger and switch box and still have no spark
Sorry, got a bit ahead of myself lol. What would be your first course of action? I’ve got 12V on the white and red terminal starter side of the switch box and I have two different coils I’ve installed
Hey man need some help real bad. My 1977 Mercury 1500 just cranks up and just takes off. I was on the water the other day and the cables got stiff and the throttle was hung. Got home looked at it and the distributor wasn’t turning back to idle. I held the distributor at idle and started it up and it literally just takes off. Nothing I do keeps it from reviving up.
If you have a belt driven distributor, do not pull the flywheel in the conventional way. This is one of the few models where you are actually supposed to unbolt the 8 bolts on top. You don't need to pull the spline apart unless you are replacing the belt. And even then, you will want to remove the stator first, which you can't do until the flywheel is off, so...vicious cycle. Make sure to mark every piece at TDC before disassembling. Replacing the trigger/pickup coil, is basically rebuilding the distributor, which sucks. So more power to ya, if you can get a bolt-on replacement. The current price for a new trigger coil assy is around $400, although I saw them on the ebay for $180. And be careful with the plastic rotor. It's $150 by itself. 😵 Suddenly, having to buy a new switchbox/powerpack (newer style motor) doesn't sound so bad now, does it? 🤣
The metric measurement is more accurate than friction on an inch. ... For more than 30 years cars, boats, etc used metric measurement in them as opposed to SAE. 👍
@@enronshu1974 I was thinking the same. He tuned the engine to perfection. We're currently trying to get a prop for him. A 4 blade 17 pitch can hit 7k rpms with ease. I told him to redline around 5800.
Honestly this thing screams. Of course it's a little big for the 680lb. Cajun but it is rock solid. About to throw a 13.5 24p 3 blade on it because it spins the 17p 4 blade to over 7k like nothing. Son knows his stuff and is a good dude. He doesn't have to share his vast knowledge of these motors with everyone for free. Go try to find an outboard mechanic to work on one of these and if you do find a shop, refinance your house for when the bill comes. Instead of trying to be "that guy" who knows it all, say thanks man. Good info.
I just picked up a 1977 1150 for $50.00 and thru your videos got it tested out to be a bad trigger. I picked up a 1979 115 that was missing a bunch of parts but had a good trigger swapped it and got it going. It is on my boat now and running good for $100.00. Oh had to rebuild the wiring harness also.
I just got a 1973 1150. Watching all your videos and it really helped me get an understanding on these badass motors.
Great. Son
I have a shift shaft seal leak and while I was investigating it i turned the shifter link cam loose and the whole shift bar came up and ou. Now it just spins free when I reinstall it. Is the problem deeper now?
Nice work and another happy customer. That thing sounded like a future champ💯👍
It's good to see these engines talking again! Well done
Really appreciate your work here, MerCSon. I had to pry like heck to get my distributor pulley up off my 67 Merc 500 (just to access the carbs). It was sticky. Hope that isn't indicative of a deeper problem ...
Shouldn't be. Son
Thanks for Your videos! Super helpful
You're welcome! Son
Keep up the good work
I'll never badmouth a points ignition ever again!
I am about to order a new trigger for my 1976 mercury 1150 l6. Near the end of this video, you try to start it after installing the new trigger; and it didn’t start. Why? Was it because the timing was a half-tooth off? I am nervous to spend the $360 for a new trigger and have the motor not start.
-Westley from Oregon
Correct. Son
Where did you get an entirely new housing like that?
Parts motor. Son
Hey Mercson I appreciate your videos, where do you get your replacement parts for these outboard motors?
Marineengine.com, ebay, cdi electronics etc. Son
Howdy, I’m back with another question. I got my new trigger installed. I removed the flywheel by the “8 bolts” instead of the “center bolt” like you did. I’m not sure how tight to tighten the 8 bolts. Do you think 100 foot pounds is tight enough? And should I do it in a star sequence or in a circle sequence when tightening? Thank you so much for your help and reply’s.
-Westley from Oregon
Should be. Definitely a star sequence. When finished I would go through the star sequence one more time to make sure they are evenly seated. Son
Awesome work you guys. Any info on where I can get that CDI distributor? Thanks in advance Jeff
www.ebay.com/itm/333291608009
Just remove the 8 screws. Lift the flywheel off noting where the pointer is, I always set it at TDC so it is easy to remember. Then you can remove the three bolts. And if you remove the stator you could easily replace the belt if necessary.
Son, I have a 1975 1500 and I have rebuilt carbs, made sure getting enough fuel, linked and synced, according to ur video. We even chatted a little about a misunderstanding I had about it. I got it all squared away and running however, when it's put into the water under a load, it goes ok a little then When full throttle just bogs out and won't go any faster. What do u suggest? Thanks in advance.
I have this same motor, is it possible to grease the distributor housing too much?
Short answer: yes
Where do u get your parts at Iv got a 50 merc 1971
What do you need?
I need the same thing for my 80hp 4 cylinder.. where can i find one
where did you buy your new distributor from and any idea on price
I'm not sure sure. I go on missions/road trips all the time to find parts. Son
MerCSon L6 ever buy new parts online ? which websites do you trust/like
@@hawk2fan maxrules.com cowleymarine.com oldmercs.com
Onde consigo uma tampa do distribuidor deste motor Mercury 1150
No hablas Español mi amigo. Son
What is Half a Tooth?
The middle distance between flywheel teeth
Would stator cause no sparks to plug I have spark at coil
Is that a dual rotor?
Negative.
Ok im trying to figure out my timing order to get my 1962 merc 1000 model 950 v6 i see no cdi or switch box on it i rewound the stator but dont have it hook up at the moment i dont think the year i have has a cdi or switch box but my rotor is a dual im a little confused with the distributor says on the cap 76 models only i picked up this motor with the boat i bought for a hundred bucks 5 years back i see alot of your videos seeing if you could help trying to take the family out on the boat spent years rebuilding the boat took it out once but i don't trust the johnson i got on the back of it
@@flipinjon7487 are you sure it's a 62? Mercs didn't make V6s until the late 70s. What type of distributor do you have? A 62 has points with 2 coils whereas a 76 no points 1 coil. Son
@@MerCSonL6 its a merc 850 i have the firing order and Master service manual says Timing is 14 52 36 but the rotor lines up on one and three I'm really confused if this is the wrong rotor on this motor picked up this motor off of the boat I bought yes it is a V6 and there is no CDI unit they didn't exist yes there are two coils but there are two points on the rotor the distributor is a 76 cu I wish they would have put a picture in the manual for the rotor for where it's supposed to be lined up when it is lined up in timed
I've restored everything but now I'm just trying to get it fired up just pops when I try when it does pop I give up so I don't let the motor get hot and yes I do have water running
hello Son i was wondering if you lived close to kansas theres one one around here that wants to work on this motors beacuse they are to old im trying to swap my distributor also and i dont want to mess up the timing
I live in 25405.....
Sorry I’m late to the vid is there any way I can email you in concerns of the name for a part that I need to replace?
Email?
Hey bro how’s it going? I’ve watched your videos tons of times. Right now I’m in a dilemma with a no spark issue on a 1972 Mercury 1150. Just put in a new trigger and switch box and still have no spark
Sorry, got a bit ahead of myself lol. What would be your first course of action? I’ve got 12V on the white and red terminal starter side of the switch box and I have two different coils I’ve installed
You replaced the trigger? Meaning you disassembled the distributor and put a new trigger in?
Does the cdi box make a squeal noise when you turn key on? It should.
@@thediplomasta5891 correct. It almost sounds like it's not supposed too.
Hey man need some help real bad. My 1977 Mercury 1500 just cranks up and just takes off. I was on the water the other day and the cables got stiff and the throttle was hung. Got home looked at it and the distributor wasn’t turning back to idle. I held the distributor at idle and started it up and it literally just takes off. Nothing I do keeps it from reviving up.
Sounds like a timing issue. Have you checked? Should be around 6-7 BTDC. Let me know. Son
If you have a belt driven distributor, do not pull the flywheel in the conventional way. This is one of the few models where you are actually supposed to unbolt the 8 bolts on top. You don't need to pull the spline apart unless you are replacing the belt. And even then, you will want to remove the stator first, which you can't do until the flywheel is off, so...vicious cycle. Make sure to mark every piece at TDC before disassembling.
Replacing the trigger/pickup coil, is basically rebuilding the distributor, which sucks. So more power to ya, if you can get a bolt-on replacement. The current price for a new trigger coil assy is around $400, although I saw them on the ebay for $180. And be careful with the plastic rotor. It's $150 by itself. 😵 Suddenly, having to buy a new switchbox/powerpack (newer style motor) doesn't sound so bad now, does it? 🤣
Lol.... I always pull the flywheel off. I had to realign the flywheel because someone messed with the bolts. It's not fun. Thanks for your info! Son
do you have any good triggers for i6 trade out for my old one?
Negative. Son
Your videos are always so helpful! Do you know where I could get a good replacement trigger for a 1976 mercury 1150?
Your TDC pointer needle is missing. That's why you had trouble aligning.
Ola buenas noches oye soy de Mexico y quisiera saber si me pudieras vender piezas para un mariner 75hp 2 tiempos 4 cilindros nesesito un monobloc
No habeas Español. Poquito. Son
NOT METRIC
I like sequential.
The metric measurement is more accurate than friction on an inch. ... For more than 30 years cars, boats, etc used metric measurement in them as opposed to SAE. 👍
Bent Rods N' Fat Catz The nuts, bolts and all standards on this motor are SAE. There is nothing Metric.
All I know is, that A A ron guy is really good looking and you're lucky he was there to make the video good.
@@enronshu1974 I was thinking the same. He tuned the engine to perfection. We're currently trying to get a prop for him. A 4 blade 17 pitch can hit 7k rpms with ease. I told him to redline around 5800.