1963 Evinrude 40H wiring manual

[pmasson]

I just bought a boat and motor off a friend for a couple hundred bucks, and when I went to start it, there was nothing at all. I charged the battery, the lights work, and the bildge works, but when I turned the key there was nothing. I looked under the "dash" and there was a mess of wiring, a real rats nest with wires that went no where, some were frayed and spiced... a real mess.<br /><br />I don't know a lot about marine engines, just learning, I was wondering if someone knew where I could get a wiring manual, online (free would be good), as well as any other tips or tricks to figure out the wiring.<br /><br />Thanks Peter

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1963 Evinrude 40H wiring manual

Welcome to Iboats, pmasson!<br /><br />I'll be straight-up with you. If you're going to work on your outboard, you're going to need a service manual. For inexpensive manuals, you can check one out at your local library, or get the Johnson manual on CD from acmeoutboards.com. There is no difference between a '63 Evinrude and a '63 Johnson.<br />That said, I do have a link to a schematic:<br /> http://mercury.walagata.com/w/chapsboy/5557180.jpg <br /><br />Also, have a look at these articles:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000001 <br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000033 <br />And especially this one (which should be a FAQ):<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=036633#000000 <br /><br />The neutral safety switch is just beneath the flywheel on the starboard side of the motor. It is attached to the solenoid by a junction at the base of the vaccum cutout switch.<br /><br />Hope this gets you started!

 

[pmasson]

Re: 1963 Evinrude 40H wiring manual

Originally posted by Paul Moir:<br /> Welcome to Iboats, pmasson!<br /><br />I'll be straight-up with you. If you're going to work on your outboard, you're going to need a service manual. For inexpensive manuals, you can check one out at your local library, or get the Johnson manual on CD from acmeoutboards.com. There is no difference between a '63 Evinrude and a '63 Johnson.<br />That said, I do have a link to a schematic:<br /> http://mercury.walagata.com/w/chapsboy/5557180.jpg <br /><br />Also, have a look at these articles:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000001 <br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000033 <br />And especially this one (which should be a FAQ):<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=036633#000000 <br /><br />The neutral safety switch is just beneath the flywheel on the starboard side of the motor. It is attached to the solenoid by a junction at the base of the vaccum cutout switch.<br /><br />Hope this gets you started!

 

[pmasson]

Re: 1963 Evinrude 40H wiring manual

thanks for the quick response,<br /><br />What's with the neutral safety switch? what should I check for?

 

[Xcusme]

Re: 1963 Evinrude 40H wiring manual

Paul has given you some very good information and links to boot. Your job at this point is to read the links he provided, the answer is in those links.