Mercury 35hp Twin question

[david-bartlett]

I have a 1964 Merc 35hp twin. I removed the flywheel to go through the ignition but as this is my first time with one of Carl’s critters, I screwed up right away!

I separated the flywheel from the hub before I made any reference marks and now I need to know how to put thing right. I don’t want to attack it randomly as there are too many combinations.

Thanks for humoring an OMC guy.

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[Mumbles]

Sorry, I can’t help you on this one but you are not alone. I did the same thing on a Merc 200 and ended up selling it ‘as is’. 😕

[wedgie]

Not sure if this helps .

[david-bartlett]

quote Mumbles:

Sorry, I can’t help you on this one but you are not alone. I did the same thing on a Merc 200 and ended up selling it ‘as is’. 😕

Mumbles,

That makes me feel better. I think.

[david-bartlett]

quote Wedgie:

Not sure if this helps .

Wedgie,

Thanks for that. It may come in handy.

What I need is a pic of a complete flywheel assembly showing the underneath so I can see where the key way is in relationship to the magnets.

[Mumbles]

quote david bartlett:

so I can see where the key way is in relationship to the magnets.

I’m pretty sure I did something like that on the 200. Also look at any rust stains or corrosion to try and help match it up correctly. You can do it!

That ’65 200 I had was the Mother Of All Mercs and came straight from hell. I never did get it going and I would have gladly paid the guy who bought it just to get it out of here. All I have left are some photos.

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[wedgie]

[20mercman]

quote Mumbles:

quote david bartlett:

so I can see where the key way is in relationship to the magnets.

I’m pretty sure I did something like that on the 200. Also look at any rust stains or corrosion to try and help match it up correctly. You can do it!

That ’65 200 I had was the Mother Of All Mercs and came straight from hell. I never did get it going and I would have gladly paid the guy who bought it just to get it out of here. All I have left are some photos.

I guess there is something for everyone, because I love the 200’s from the 60’s I am building a 64 now, and really need to find a lower unit that I can rebuild. It must be for 63-65. Anyone have one?

Glad the photo was posted. I would have taken a photo of my 200, but not sure if the relation to the key is the same. Really, you need the magnets to be near the #1 coil when the points open. Shouldn’t be too hard to figure out.

Steve

[dave-bernard]

see if there are timing marks on the flywheel and powerhead if so line them up then bring top cyl up yo top dead center then bolt it up. book may tell you if there are marks. Good Luck

[Mumbles]

You might want to double check the reference flywheel in Wedgies photo as half of the bolts are missing in it. Maybe, just maybe this guy has done the same thing to? 😕

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