40 hp evinrude that won't shut off

JOEL H.

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i have a 1969 40 hp evinrude that will start with the key, but when you go to shut it off.it just keeps on running.does anyone know where i can get a wiring diagram for it?
 

lark2004

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Re: 40 hp evinrude that won't shut off

http://mercury.walagata.com/w/chapsboy/5557180.jpg <br /><br />Try this one. It sounds like your magneto wires aren't shorting out. There are two black wires that come out from under the flywheel, these get shorted together when you turn the key off, and kills the ignition circuit.
 
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