Mercruiser 5.7 alternator wiring

fyrman1

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I replaced the alternator on my 2001 Rinker with a 5.7 Mercruiser engine. While changing it out, i saw that the two small wires that terminate in a small waterproof plug had a larger orange wire that was apparently cut off and wrapped up in electrical tape. What does/did that larger orange wire go to (on both ends)?????
 
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achris

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Re: Mercruiser 5.7 alternator wiring

One end alternator, the other end starter motor (the main battery terminal).
 
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