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    1988 Merc 70 HP wiring problems

    Used a car battery to put 12v fused on the center pin on the motor end of the harness (cannon plug). With the 5 pin console plug unplugged the light switch is green with oxidation. Then exercised the switches on the control box monitoring cannon plug pins. Trim & Tilt both work (they are on...
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    1988 Merc 70 HP wiring problems

    Bought a used Harris 'toon with a 1988 70 HP Merc. Drove it for about 4 hours and it started not wanting to start. Blowing the 20 AMP fuse and won't start at all. Installed a new key switch, installed a replacement starter and starter solenoid and lubed shift and throttle cables and the engine...
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