CV16
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- Aug 30, 2007
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I have a 1966 850. The ignition switch is gone from my control box. I'm trying to wire it up using a toggle switch to use as a on/off and a momentary push to power type switch for starting duties. My problem is that I don't know what wires need to be on the toggle and which on the start button. It turns over, but I get no spark at the plugs. Is there an easy check to make sure the points are working? I have power to the wires that also connect to the mercury switch so I think power is either going in to or out from the dist. I hope this link brings you to the wiring diagram I am trying to use. I know it says up to 1965, but I know my switch only had 4 poles on it, it was just fubar! This is the only diagram that is set up just like my motor looks.
http://www.maxrules.com/oldmercs/Wiring/0_1965a/8.pdf
http://www.maxrules.com/oldmercs/Wiring/0_1965a/8.pdf
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