86 Bayliner capri with 80hp MErcury....need help with wiring

[jorgecuatro]

Just obtained this beauty, without the keys of course. I got a replacement ignition which is a 3 position, 6 wire ignition, push to choke but dont know which wire is which. I have been searching google with no luck. This ignition is in the shifter NOT in the dash.

Please help!!

[Faztbullet]

What year motor as ignition systems vary on wiring.....

[jorgecuatro]

What year motor as ignition systems vary on wiring.....

believe its 86, original.

i have following wires
purple
black
red
yellow/black
black/yellow
yellow/red

replacement ignition is
magneto circuit
magneto ground
power
ignition circuit
choke
solenoid


thanks for the help. diagram i found in boat has green and white wires and no striped wires on it so i am lost. i hate electrical!

[Faztbullet]

magneto circuit.........blk/yell
magneto ground........blk
power.....................red
ignition circuit..........pur
choke.....................yell/blk
solenoid..................yell/red

[jorgecuatro]

Thank you!!