1972 100hp evinrude/electic shift wire location and color of wires??

gottermade

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hi there just picked up a 72 100 starflite rude,not to familiar with this motor was wondering if any one might know where the wires are located for the electric shift,and color of the wires,do not have control box so iwas planing on useing different control box and wiring i with toggle switches,as parts are getting rare in canada thanks for your help in advance:D
 

Joe Reeves

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Re: 1972 100hp evinrude/electic shift wire location and color of wires??

The wires normally have a collar near the end of the wire. One green and one blue. They should be somewhere near the rear starboard side of the powerhead.

Voltage to green = neutral

Voltage to both green and blue = reverse

No voltage to either = forward
 

gottermade

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Re: 1972 100hp evinrude/electic shift wire location and color of wires??

thanks alot joe parts for these motors are starting to get rare in canada,thanks a lot for the info Lee:D
 
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