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On Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:01:15 -0500, "Del Cecchi"
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Mercs now sold as "classic 2 stroke" use regular spst starter
solenoids for up and down. They are not interlocked through normally
closed points.

They use repackaged automotive accessory relays. Starter Solenoids
are a totally different thing, often integral to the starter these
days although I am not sure if Ford switched from the ones mounted
near the battery.

When I was looking for the solenoids on my Merc/Mariner 75 2 stroke I
found them at the lawn tractor parts guy. Identical part.
The starter and up/down are the same solenoid. (SPST N/O
relay/contactor if you prefer)
I probably still have one in my junk box if you want a picture. It is
the round deal with two 10--32 studs on the side and two 1/4-20 copper
studs on top. It is a slightly smaller version of the one on an old
Ford or AMC car.
I agree the newer engines like my 4 stroke use the regular auto "cube"
SPDT relay. You can get those at places like Hosfelt for a couple
bucks each, new.

What is the reason they changed over from SPST to SPDT? Seems a lot
simpler to just use two of the SPDT's doesn't it?