Outboard Removal Wires/Cables

[nvr_fd_away]

I have done a lot of reading in this forum and was unable to find a solution to my problem. I am quite new to the boat repair thing but am pretty good with fixing stuff and my boat needs some repairs before I can take it out. If my question has already been answered, plase point me to the post.

I need to repair the transom (as well as the deck & wiring, but that will be done later). I need to remove my outboard and I've figured out all the cables/wires but one. The steering column, throttle, shifter, gas, and positive/negative cables are removed, but I can't figure out what the last wire is and how to remove it. It is attached to what I assume is the coil (it's a cylindrical piece covered in rubber with 3 wires coming out the other end).

I have never worked on an outboard but excited to start the project. Just need to figure out how to remove this last wire properly.

2 pictures attached, first the entire engine with the piece in question on the top right side. Second is a close up, the thick black wire is the one that needs to be removed.

Any other concerns that I may have overlooked would be appreciated.

Please pardon my ignorance in terms of terminology, I'm not a mechanic.

 

[Daviet]

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What are you working on, can't see any pictures.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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[hidef]

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Your photos didn't post what is the model number of your outboard. Sounds like you are having issues with the connector for the ignition switch if it is the black plug by the power back there is a metal clip holding it together remove that and then pull the plug apart.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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[hidef]

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First photo looked black second it is a dirty red plug. You need to remove it from the metal clip and pull the plug apart.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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Thanks for the quick reply! Does the connector just pull out? Do I need to remove the rubber housing? Any other considerations? I'm probably overthinking it but a little paranoid to break a part I'm not familiar with at the same time.

 

[hidef]

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It just pulls apart the metal clip holds it together and keeps it in place. Once you unhook the plug from it and then you pull it apart.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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I see what you mean now, thanks again! I'll keep a log of the whole job and put it up to help others if I don't screw up too bad.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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Update, the motor is off. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The hardest part was removing the screw which holds in a small metal plate which keep the "transmission" cable in place. It was a flathead screw and so seized it wouldn't budge. I thought outside the box and just bent back the metal plate to get the cable to slip out. Probably not the most appropriate solution but it worked. Built a motor stand from some old 2x6's & 2x8's I had lying around. Can post the plans/pics if anyone is interested, but it's not nearly as nice looking as some I've seem on this forum. Going to start tearing away the transom today. By the time I'm done tonight I'm hoping it's ready for the new transom piece to go in.

I do have some questions though. I have a 1/2" piece of plywood which I need to trim to the right dimensions and glue them together. I have seem a lot of different methods. The most predominant seem to be using resin (with or without cloth), gorilla glue, or PL Premium to bond the two pieces. I'm hoping to get some insight from someone with experience on what the best method is.

I plan on covering the glued plywood in 2 coats of resin before installing and plan on using regular 1/2" plywood. Not pressure treated or marine. Is there anything I need to consider when purchasing plywood, is one side finished better than "rough" or are they the same for this type of application?

At the end of the job I am considering covering the whole back of the transom (inside the boat) with truck bed liner. Has anyone done this, I may have seen it on another website. Is it better to cover the aluminum first, put the wood transom piece in and then cover everything again. I'm hoping someone has tried this before and can give me some insight.

I'll post some pictures in the next few days to show how it's coming along.

 

[nvr_fd_away]

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I have posted my previous questions in the appropriate thread. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=560555&p=3849334#post3849334