82 evinrude15 electric start problem

[Reg3]

Can't figure out how to wire the switch for electric start. I have 3 wires, but how do I know If they're hooked up right?? I need a power ground and one from the coil and or starter right??? Please advise <br />thanks

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

Is this a engine that originally had electric start and you're repairing it, or one that you're attempting to install a factory starter acessory kit, or are you rigging up a some sort of electric start unit from scratch such as having a starter, key switch ot push button, starter solenoid, and a assortment of wire?<br /><br />We need to know exactly which you're doing.... something to go on. The starter has nothing to do with a coil.... what is this coil?

 

[Reg3]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

I just bought this engine and it has electric start. If it is factory or not, I don't know. How do I figure this out? Model # is E15RCNC if that helps. It also came off of a pontoon boat and I'm putting it on my Lil' fishing boat. When I bought it the guy said here are the wires for the electric start. I just dont know what to dowith them. And I thought that the spark plug wires came out of a coil.?.? Please help if at all possible or if more info is needed or if you could just tell me where to run the wires from

 

[OBJ]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

Reg....from the model number, the engine was originally a pull start. The starter was probably added later. We still need to know from where the wires are coming a if it has charging. You would do well to get yourself a manual that has wiring diagrams. <br /><br />Could you tell us the color and size of the wires?

 

[Reg3]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

There are 3 wires(orange,orange with a blue stripe, and black)that go into some type of 3 prong "plug" which when I got it had 2 red and a black wire coming out of it. I'm assuming for his switch. I can't tell the gauge of the wire but, they're small maybe 16-18 gauge. I'm not sure about the charging question. What should I be looking for??

 

[OBJ]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

Reg....you have some kind of a home made wiring/starter set up that I can't even begin to explain. I think the best thing for you to do is to take the engine to a wrench and see if he can figure it out. <br /><br />Do you see any kind of starter solenoid under the cowl?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

The three prong wire setup you speak of has nothing to do with an electric starter.<br /><br />Orange/Blue wire leads from the powerpack to the top cylinder coil. Orange wire from the powerpack to the bottom coil. Black leads to ground.<br /><br />Scan to the bottom of this page for a service manual, or check with your local library to obtain a electrical wiring diagram for that engine. The model number indicates it is indeed a 1982 15hp Evinrude.

 

[Mod2]

Re: 82 evinrude15 electric start problem

Oops....wrong thread......