Raycaster Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Took cowling off to perform maintenance stuff on (new to me) engine. After oil change etc. I notice 2 wire on front of engine unattached. I get all wires are not needed but these 2 had connector ends (female and male) and looked worn and previously connected together. Common sense says they belong together but without the manual I don't want to screw anything up Until I can hunt down a manual I thought I'd post some pics here if maybe someone has the same engine or has worked on one. The wires are BROWN and DARK BROWN. Thx ahead. Edited June 2, 2020 by Raycaster
misfish Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 So ,I guess you dropped the dime and bought the boat ?
Raycaster Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Yes, well I did listen to 90% of the members here thinking it was too small. But, I left out a lot of personal info and $$$ direction that in the end was the final decision. Basically, this is way more than hoped for and at the end of the day a 50-60hp option was really light years away. Darn, I was hoping to slip this thread in without anyone noticing! Edited June 2, 2020 by Raycaster
OhioFisherman Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 https://maxrules.com/fixmercwiringcodes.html Can't tell perfectly by your picture, but I would call that Tan? I personally would have some concerns seeing that disconnected if it is the one. TAN Temperature Switch to Warning Horn and/or Temperature Sender to Temperature Gauge 1
OhioFisherman Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 https://www.tacklereviewer.com/freebies/outboard-engine-wiring
Raycaster Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Thank you for url. The Female connector is BROWN The Male connector is BROWN + WHITE STRIPE They are at front basically right beside each other, as mentioned the connectors are worn and look like they are a prefect fit. Edited June 3, 2020 by Raycaster
grimsbylander Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Raycaster said: Darn, I was hoping to slip this thread in without anyone noticing! Nothing to hide! Congratulations on your new purchase. Hope you love it and catch a boat load!
Raycaster Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 Thx grimsbylander! The reason I was inquiring about this possible loose connection was because after all the maintenance the engine would no longer hold idle! I had a great friend try to relax me off the cliff edge and go through the diagnostic checklist. Long story short, either the previous owners gas tank had bad gas (water) or I bought bad gas. Cleaned tank and lines and purring again, happiest boat owner anyone has seen! Now still have to research those 2 connector and replace plugs (strange 18mm size?) but things are looking up.
Fisherman Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 If you go to the chart, Blue/White and the Green/White are trim up and down..if so equipped. Some motors will have all the wiring without the option being present.
Raycaster Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 The engines trim works perfect. Going by the chart it could be temp sensor stuff (ohiofisherman) if the brown is actually tan. The brown/white is ???. The engine is purring and impeller working strong but I’m still looking. Thx for everyone’s help.
OhioFisherman Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 BROWN/WHITE STRIPE Trim Sender to Trim Gauge
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