Converted 9.8 hp Mercury starter won't respond...

Valley Boater

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I recently converted a remote control 9.8 (1998 2 stroker) to a shift handle tiller. Everything looks fine mechanically but when I hook up the battery cables the starter won't respond. I've got continuity from the starter switch and it's getting 12 v between the start solenoid to the rectifier. Starter cranks if I jump the posts on the solenoid. I installed a neutral start switch but did not install an emergency stop switch. Could omitting the emergency start switch be the problem? At about $70 for the assembly I didn't feel I needed it on my 16 V-hull in a less-than-10 hp lake). Any suggestions, opinions or comments are appreciated.
 
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