Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

outboards115

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Hi,
I've just been given a 1968 85 hp evinrude and all the wiring insulation has cracked and corroded. Some wires have got that bad that they've broken off. It would be extreemly heplful if anyone could help me out.
The model number is 85893A.
The serial sumber is E02728.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

if you already havent......have a look at the top secret file at the beginning of this forum.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

where is the top secret file. I couldn't find it.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Here ya go----
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Thanks for the diagram.
Just a question, what is the box with the purple, black and two red wires coming out?
I hope its nothing to do with the ignition because the one on m,y outboard has the wires corroded down to the box!:(
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Also if it is not anything to do with the ignition, is there any way I can by-pass it?
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

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is the motor going to be able to run without part 38?
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

No..........
 

outboards115

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

is there anywere I can get a new part for it cheap.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

You could try some different outboard dlr's in your area and you may find one.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Thanks for the diagram.
Just a question, what is the box with the purple, black and two red wires coming out?
I hope its nothing to do with the ignition because the one on m,y outboard has the wires corroded down to the box!:(

Actually, that is the very heart of the battery CD ignition system. It is called the amplifier.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Hi,
Thanks, I think I might have found a way to repair it by soldering the small amount of wire left over and use heat-shrink tubing as an insulator. it should work.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

And if worst comes to worst I'll buy a new amplifier.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

would this diagram of a 1968 100 hp johnson be the same as mine?68_100hp_V4.jpg
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Heres a link to an ebay search on the part for this outboard and I found this "Starter pack" johnson/evinrude starter pack in working order to suit all v4 outboards 68 to 84 | eBay. It wrote "For sale is starter pack to suit most v4 outboards from 68 through to 84, after this they used cdi unit setups. Sold as is condition, no returns, no warranty, will post at buyers exspense."
My question is, will this work on my outboard.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Heres a link to an ebay search on the part for this outboard and I found this "Starter pack" johnson/evinrude starter pack in working order to suit all v4 outboards 68 to 84 | eBay. It wrote "For sale is starter pack to suit most v4 outboards from 68 through to 84, after this they used cdi unit setups. Sold as is condition, no returns, no warranty, will post at buyers exspense."
My question is, will this work on my outboard.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Question #1, no that 100hp you posted is NOT the same. It has a pulse pack, you have an amplifier. A pulse pack is triggered by a magnetic sensor, an amplifier is triggered by breaker points.

Question #2, No that is a pulse pack. See #1. Besides the pulse packs weren't used that many years. Buying a used one that is not guaranted to work is a big gamble. I don't even buy lottery tickets, and sure as hang wouldn't buy that.
 

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Re: Where can I get a wiring diagram for an 85 hp evinrude

Ok, thanks.
Everywhere I look I find this sort of amplifyier.CDI113-7123.jpg
They say that it will fit this motor but it doesn't have the same connectors like the origonal one.
If I did buy one of these CDI amlpifyiers, how would I set it up on this motor. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could let me know what to buy and how to set it up.
 
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