1968 Evinrude 85 I need HELP

[Glassy-eyed]

Hi all! I am desperate for help with my 1968 Evinrude startflight ten 85 horse! The wiring harness was bad, and I ordered a new one and it didn't fit! I don't know much about the type of ignition it is either. It's a capacitor discharge ignition system. Does anyone in the least have a wiring diagram for these motors that you could share? I really need to get a good understanding about these motors and specificly there ignition systems. Can anyone help me with information at all?<br /><br />Thank you!!!<br /><br />Pete Hain.<br /><br />P.S. You can email me if you feel the need. If you have something big to type or a file or two to send. Thanks again!!

 

[JB]

Re: 1968 Evinrude 85 I need HELP

How do you know it is a '68, Pete? That would be the first question if the wiring harness for a '68 didn't fit.<br /><br />Tell us the model number, then go to your library and copy the wiring diagram out of their Service Manual.<br /><br />Better yet, buy a Service Manual. It will save you many times its cost.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[MCM]

Re: 1968 Evinrude 85 I need HELP

Amen to the service manual, also a parts catalog for your motor is big plus (lots of schematics).<br /><br />Mike

 

[Glassy-eyed]

Re: 1968 Evinrude 85 I need HELP

I'm on the search for all the books I can find that'll help me. I'll check my local library (BIG library) but I don't see how they'd have something for a motor that was basicly only produced for two years. That's why I've never gone to it before for anything like this. I just can't see them having something like that.<br /><br />I ran the numbers of the motor (I actually posted here when I was looking for a harness) and I came up with '68 and a few other people came up with '68 from the numbers. It's electric shift long shaft as well and does not have through hub exhaust.<br /><br />Thanks to both of you! I'll check my library, and I know a guy who has books for this motor and I also know where I can get others brand new. Like I think I said, I'm still learning and I'm still trying to get books and info about this motor. I just gotta get it running so I can get it off my boat and begin the boat restoration!