Merc wiring

[KPKID]

Just bought a 14 ft '66 Steury with a '71 Mercury motor. All wires to ignition and lites and instruments have been cut. Any suggestions in rewiring. I would settle for just running lites and fuel gauge?

Also, has anyone had any experience in using opti-2 as fuel mix?

 

[KPKID]

1971 merc 400 wiring

1971 merc 400 wiring

I have lost power from the mercontrol to the choke. Any suggestions? It worked last week.

 

[fwmud]

Re: Merc wiring

I'd suggest going to your local boating store and buying the proper book on your Merc.
I have one and it's very detailed on all aspects of the motor including wiring.

 

[achris]

Re: Merc wiring

I'd suggest going to your local boating store and buying the proper book on your Merc.
I have one and it's very detailed on all aspects of the motor including wiring.

You are going to need the serial number of the engine to get the right book.

 

[dtmc78]

Re: Merc wiring

Not sure what model you have. Try this site, Lots of good info and some cool 3-D wire diagrams.
http://www.maxrules.com/MERCwireindex.html

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Merc wiring

KPKID, Lights are wired directly to the battery, via a fuse. They do not go thru the MerControl. The gauges are run off the white ignition wire, off a 3 prong connector on the MerControl.

 

[KPKID]

Re: Merc wiring

KPKID, Lights are wired directly to the battery, via a fuse. They do not go thru the MerControl. The gauges are run off the white ignition wire, off a 3 prong connector on the MerControl.

thanks for the info.