take right side motor mount loose and jack motor up to get starter off.
1976.
It is a 1976 US made motor
To remove the starter on a 1976 Mercedes when the suspension is obstructing access, first ensure the vehicle is securely raised and supported. You may need to disconnect components of the suspension, such as the lower control arm or sway bar, to create enough clearance. If necessary, also remove any protective covers or heat shields. Once you have enough space, you can access the starter bolts to remove the starter itself.
Your 7.5 hp Mercury, serial number 442399 is a 1976 year model.
A 65 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 4574019, is a 1976 year model.
There's probably no problem with the starter. The solenoid sounds like the problem. It is the little round thing with the wires hooked to it forward of the starter on your model. Don't forget to disconnect the battery before removing it and remember which posts the wires are on.
very simple task...first remove the rear seat, there you will see the motor, you should be able to take it from there.
Mercury outboards manufactured in 1976 require a 50:1 ratio, roughly one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
The starter on all early model fords are on the passenger side, once you have that side jacked up with a jack stand disconect the wires that go to the starter. Once the wires are disconnected, use a 5/8 socket or wrench to loosen the 2 bolts that hold the starter in place. Just about all remanufactured starters will need the use of shims, if your old starter has them, reuse them for a ball park thickness. If not, use the middle thickness and go from there. The V8 starters can be a problem to remove. The steering rack and crossmember interfere. You may need to remove the passenger side motor mount and jack the engine up to get the starter out.
Your Starter For... was created in 1976.
It a 1976 Canadian built motor