1973 Evinrude wont shut off

ty34984

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My sons fishing boat has a 1973 evinrude electric start 25352AE0002464 when you turn the key off it wont stop running. he pulls up on the plug and that will shut it off. can you fix the wiring or buy a ned wire connector? thansk dave
 

fireman57

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Re: 1973 Evinrude wont shut off

What do you mean he pulls up on the plug?
 

ADK_Boater

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Re: 1973 Evinrude wont shut off

Sounds like one of the wires to short the motor (shut it off) on the key switch has come loose, or popped off, or frayed or something.

If you ask for a wiring diagram for that motor right here on iboats there is a good chance someone will be able to help you. So, start a new thread so that "Wiring Diagram" is part of the title/headline of your thread.

But, before you do all that just look at the prongs on the key switch,and check for disconnected or broken wires.
 

gjmsd

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Re: 1973 Evinrude wont shut off

Post the model and I'll give you a wiring diagram (or send me a message). When the key is off, the CDI should be grounded.
 

ty34984

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Re: 1973 Evinrude wont shut off

Pulls up on the plug that connects the key to the motor theres a big plug with looks like 6 wires in it 2 big wireas and 4 small wires
 

boobie

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Re: 1973 Evinrude wont shut off

Sounds like a broke or loose connection in the plug itself . Pull the plug apart and pay particular attention to the black/yellow wire and the black wire.
 
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