My outboard motor starter needs brushes, are these hard to find?
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I have a ‘95 mercury marine 90hp force, and the starter needs the brushes replaced. Are these hard to find and obtain, and are they hard to replace in a starter?
The original starter # from Mercury is 819085. The brush replacement kit should still be available from Merc, part # F 15190. If not, Sierra Marine has replacement starters ( #18-5613) and brush kits (#18-5697).
Make sure the rest of the starter is in good condition before replacing just the brushes. Have a good look at the windings for signs of burnt insulation, check that the starter pinion advances and returns smoothly, and that the bushings are not worn.
Replacing the brushes is an easy task, you may have to make a "brush holder tool" out of a piece of sheet metal to help hold the brushes in place during assembly. Hope this info helps.
visit auto electrician with armature & sample brush and estimate for needed length. if commutator worn he will turn it down in a lathe. He an supply brushes from bulk stock, If not exact fit, file down to smooth running fit in brusholder, adjust length as required to allow assembly and good operation. a brief but dirty job. cut off old brushes & solder new leads using fine pliers on the leads to stop the solder wicking up the leads and making them too stiff. use RESIN CORED solder only.
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They are available from Mercury parts. Check with your local dealer. You might find them on line. Try iboats.com. Good luck!
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new starter!! sure rebuild it..but if it fails out on the water..the water dont care if your stuck..merc starters have a lot of probs..its not worth the if factor!!
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18yrs smalengine mech..been there done that!
by a knew one unless you can find some place that rebuilds them
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No Go to Sunseeker Marine sub company to buy them
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The original starter # from Mercury is 819085. The brush replacement kit should still be available from Merc, part # F 15190. If not, Sierra Marine has replacement starters ( #18-5613) and brush kits (#18-5697).
Make sure the rest of the starter is in good condition before replacing just the brushes. Have a good look at the windings for signs of burnt insulation, check that the starter pinion advances and returns smoothly, and that the bushings are not worn.
Replacing the brushes is an easy task, you may have to make a "brush holder tool" out of a piece of sheet metal to help hold the brushes in place during assembly. Hope this info helps.
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