1961 75 HP Johnson outboard wiring

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I bought a boat with a 1961 75 HP Johnson outboard that has all the wires cut and hanging loose. I have no idea where the wires go. I've contacted all the local boat dealers and boat motor mechanics in my area and they don't have any idea where they go either. Here's the wires on the engine:<br /><br />There are two yellow wires coming out from under the flywheel and one red one and one black one as well. They're all cut.<br /><br />There is one brown wire coming out from the right side of the #3 piston cover and one black wire that is grounded to the block.<br /><br />The starter has one post.<br /><br />The coil has one black wire coming from the (-) side that goes to the distributor. The (+) side has one grey and one white wire that are both cut.<br /><br />There's a creme colored wire coming from the open side of what looks like an insulated rectanguler brown block, that says "Cherry" on it, next to the distributor with a spring loaded teflon peg, that appears to ride against a loab on the outside of the distributor.<br /><br />There is a rectangular porcelain block mounted on a piece of metal about two inches high, that has two wire connectors on each end, with no wires on them.<br /><br />This boat has an ignition switch with three posts: (Bat), (I) and (S)<br /><br />The battery is also unwired.<br /><br />I don't have any idea why they cut all the wires, but I sure would appreciate your help.<br /><br />Model #V4A 13 P<br />Serial #2234570<br /><br />Thank You

 

[Droll]

Re: 1961 75 HP Johnson outboard wiring

To get this motor working you do need a manual ,,, but I can give you some tips about how to start the engine .<br />Could posted a schematic, but ...copyright , if you promise to purcase one later ....droll@online.no <br /><br />Can try to help you with some of the wires ...<br />

There are two yellow wires coming out from under the flywheel

AC output from the generator windings , rectified to DC to charge your battery .<br /><br />

and one red one and one black one as well

Input to the field windings for the generator , used to regulate the output from your generator winding ( charging )<br /><br />

There is one brown wire coming out from the right side of the #3 piston cover and one black wire that is grounded to the block

Overheat alarm , connected to a waring light on your dashboard.<br /> <br /> <br /><br /><br />This motor got a battery type ignition ( car type )<br />very easy to work on and wire .<br />First set point to .020"<br /><br />

The (+) side has one Grey and one white wire

Grey = tack<br />With = special resistor wire , can be replaced with a wire from the batterys + pole BUT you need to connect a resistor in series ( 2 > 4 ohm , power resistor)<br /><br />

There's a creme colored wire coming from the open side of what looks like an insulated rectangular brown block, that says "Cherry" on it, next to the distributor with a spring loaded teflon peg, that appears to ride against a loab on the outside of the distributor.

Safety switch to prevent the motor from starting when the throttle is move above the starting point .<br />

There is a rectangular porcelain block mounted on a piece of metal about two inches high, that has two wire connectors on each end, with no wires on them.

A resistor for the ignition wire , DIY ??