Installing Rectifier for 1997 70 hp Johnson Outboard

[Carolinaskiff]

Installed my new rectifier (Marineengine.com part # 585001 perfect match to old one) today but noticed it only had 4 wires instead of 5. Yellow,Yellow with Gray stripe,Gray, and Red. The old one had a purple wire. Does anyone know if the manufacturer made changes and the purple isn't needed? I have not turned the key on yet to see if I get any warning lights or buzzers. Your thoughts.
Thanks,
Richard

 

[jjrreb23]

Re: Installing Rectifier for 1997 70 hp Johnson Outboard

good ? purple is a ign switch wire .

 

[jjrreb23]

Re: Installing Rectifier for 1997 70 hp Johnson Outboard

i would contact where you got it . see if they know ,

 

[boobie]

Re: Installing Rectifier for 1997 70 hp Johnson Outboard

Is this just a rectifier or regualtor/rectifier?? If it is a reg/rect, the new ones don't use the purple wire.

 

[Carolinaskiff]

Re: Installing Rectifier for 1997 70 hp Johnson Outboard

Just realized 5 wire is for 10 amp system.Ordered the wrong one!!! Guess I can't run the 4 wire one?