Hi, New to the site.
I have come to own a 1965 West Bend 500. I believe they called it a "Golden Shark" It is a 2 cyl, 2 stroke 50 hp. It seems to be all there. I would like to try and start it. The wiring harness out of the motor at the termination of the ignition switch, and the ignition switch itself, is a mess. Can anyone provide me with guidance on the correct type of ignition switch, how to wire the switch and what all 8 of the wires in the harness are for?
2 of the eight wires are noticeably thicker gauge then the other 6. All the wires in the harness are connected nicely to the terminal block on the motor, starter solenoid and starter.
I purchased a manual for all Chrysler outboards from the period. It is confusing because it covers multiple ignition systems and all HP models.
Does anyone have a diagram that indicates how the ignition harness should be wired out of the motor? I saw an old thread for a 45 HP West Bend but it did not indicate the year of that motor. The information provided stated:
1. Black - Battery negative (hot)
2. Red - Battery positive (ground)
3. Blue - Ignition ckt.
4. Yellow - Starter control ckt.
5. White - Tachometer
6. Orange - Heat indicator ckt.
7. Green - Choke control ckt.
8. Purple - Charge indicator ckt.
It seems odd to me that the red battery wire would be (ground) and the black battery would be (hot). This might get exciting if connected backwards.
Help!
I have come to own a 1965 West Bend 500. I believe they called it a "Golden Shark" It is a 2 cyl, 2 stroke 50 hp. It seems to be all there. I would like to try and start it. The wiring harness out of the motor at the termination of the ignition switch, and the ignition switch itself, is a mess. Can anyone provide me with guidance on the correct type of ignition switch, how to wire the switch and what all 8 of the wires in the harness are for?
2 of the eight wires are noticeably thicker gauge then the other 6. All the wires in the harness are connected nicely to the terminal block on the motor, starter solenoid and starter.
I purchased a manual for all Chrysler outboards from the period. It is confusing because it covers multiple ignition systems and all HP models.
Does anyone have a diagram that indicates how the ignition harness should be wired out of the motor? I saw an old thread for a 45 HP West Bend but it did not indicate the year of that motor. The information provided stated:
1. Black - Battery negative (hot)
2. Red - Battery positive (ground)
3. Blue - Ignition ckt.
4. Yellow - Starter control ckt.
5. White - Tachometer
6. Orange - Heat indicator ckt.
7. Green - Choke control ckt.
8. Purple - Charge indicator ckt.
It seems odd to me that the red battery wire would be (ground) and the black battery would be (hot). This might get exciting if connected backwards.
Help!