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    Default wiring on ignition Mercury 35hp

    I have wired a new ignition switch on . The engine will turn over now but will not crank. When I unhook battery it will crank and run by pull start. I only have the red wire(with inline fuse) and the yellow/red wire hooked up. What other wire will I hook up so this thing will fire? Its an 85 model. I don't have a mercury switch its just a 4 prong typical switch. batt./ign./acc/ I think i need a coil wire of some kind running to the ign. prong since it is hot while switch is on. just don't know what color. plz. help I appreciate any info!!

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    Default Re: wiring on ignition Mercury 35hp

    You might get a wiring diaghram at the maxrules.com web site. Normally motors of that era, due not use battery power to run the ign.

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    Default Re: wiring on ignition Mercury 35hp

    thanx I was wondering if there is a neutral safety switch and where it is located? I looked for my wiring diagram and was unable to find it. Any info would be gr8 !! thanx again

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    Default Re: wiring on ignition Mercury 35hp

    Neutral Safety Switch is usually in the Throttle Control box, for remote steering motors. Tiller models have it on the motor.

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    Default Re: wiring on ignition Mercury 35hp

    I appreciate it

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