Plainoldguy
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- Jul 10, 2018
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I switched out a motor, controls and ignition switch but I'm not sure about the starter relay connection to the ignition switch, and now my starter spins but won't engage. At first I mistakenly connected the black wire from the ignition harness to the ignition switch terminal labelled "I" because it previously had a black wire connected to it. I now realize the black wire (that previously had been connected to the "I" terminal on the switch led to the overheat buzzer. Since making my mistake I've found and attached a diagram that seems to match my motor (1983 Force 85 HP). From the diagram, I can't tell how (or where) I need to terminate the black wire that comes from the starter relay (if the diagram really matches my motor). I'm thinking (or hoping) that I simply need to find the proper connection to this wire in order to solve my problem. I'm also hoping I didn't mess something up when I momentarily connected this black (grounded) starter relay wire to the "I" on my ignition switch. Any help will be greatly appreciated.