74 65hp merc need ignition help

jmurray

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i bought a new igniton for my boat and do not know how to wire it because the new one is an aftermarket one and the colors do not match and there are some extra wires. also i threw the old one in the water after gettin mad lol. pllleeaaase3 help summer is goin fast
 

Chris1956

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Re: 74 65hp merc need ignition help

You should post this in the Merc forum. Go on the maxrules.com website and look up the wiring diaghram for that motor. It will tell you how to wire it. Black is ground, orange is killer wire, grey is choke, white is Ign Acc +12VDC, yellow is starter solenoid, brown is tach signal.
 
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