98 mercruiser 5.7 unhook wire with male disconnect terminal. Just notice it unhook normal?

[kccoe]

1998 mercruiser 5.7 . I noticed this wire with male disconnect not attach to anything . Is this just an extra wire from the harness for a different engine setup ? Or am I missing something next to the ignition module and carb .

 

[dubs283]

Tag end ground primary for something. Harnesses were mass produced for multiple packages, not uncommon to see/find these type primary grounds

Think staircase to dead end in an old tyme rich persons house.

If all is sound with operation it's okay to disregard said wire end

 

[04fxdwgi25]

I'd be more concerned with the collapsed / crimped hose beneath it.

 

[dubs283]

I'd be more concerned with the collapsed / crimped hose beneath it.

That is an egr line, the collapsed view is from the heat soak cover.

No worries on failure unless there's melting present/articulated line distress

Inspect accordingly

 

[kccoe]

I'd be more concerned with the collapsed / crimped hose beneath it.

Notice that too

 

[Fun Times]

All normal...The extra ground clip shown is for a different style ground connection for the choke of the carburetor vs the round style you have on your choke.

 

[kccoe]

Thanks all