73' or 74' model merc wont fire off

fox89

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I have a 73' or 74' model merc that is a 50hp and the wiring harness from the control module to the motor needed to be replaced and i replaced and now the motor wont start. It will turn over all day long but will not fire. The wiring harness in the motor is new also and worked a year ago when i parked it. I did clean the carb and changed the spark plugs new gas. When i looked at the instructions and followed them to the tee to install the new harness. Does anyone have a clue what it might be? Thanks for any and all help.
 

bktheking

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Re: 73' or 74' model merc wont fire off

Have you checked for spark?
 

Faztbullet

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Re: 73' or 74' model merc wont fire off

Agree with BK as check for spark. If you have none pull the tan wire off switchbox and recheck for spark, if you spark the key switch is miswired or tan pinched in control box...
 

fox89

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Re: 73' or 74' model merc wont fire off

Alright that makes since. I will try that and get back to you but thank you very much for the help.
 
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