1985 50hp Force motor Thermal Orange wire - where does it go????

highland

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I have a 1985 50hp Force motor I just bought. There is a orange wire that comes up from the ignition that is marked THERMAL. The wiring diagram in my book shows it coming up to the wiring block and terminated. But on my motor it isn't terminated, but has another orange wire that is just dangling. The idiot I bought it from doesn't remember where it goes. I assume it is some kind of thermal shut off connection. Any ideas? HelllllP!
 

roscoe

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Re: 1985 50hp Force motor Thermal Orange wire - where does it go????

It connects to a thermo switch mounted to the head.
It also requires a buzzer under the dash.
It is only a warning buzzer, not a shut off switch.
 

highland

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Re: 1985 50hp Force motor Thermal Orange wire - where does it go????

Thanks that is what I thought, now to find the thermal switch, where ever that is located. The illustration I have is an exploded view and very representative. Thanks!
 
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