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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    Is this the switchbox and Do you know which 2 wires I need to attach my kill switch wires to? Thanks.
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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    Thanks. Learning the language of marine wiring.
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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    So I need to buy a switch that is normally open and closes to kill the motor? See attached image of one I’m considering buying.
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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    What size wires would you recommend to run from switch box to kill switch?
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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    Chris, it has 3 coils so it is an ADI. Thank you for the timely and detailed response. I’m on vacation now and will be trying to install soon. I might have another question once I get started. Thanks again!
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    1979 Mercury 70 EL Thunderbolt Kill Switch Install

    My dad just gave me his boat and I need to install a kill switch. It has a 70 EL Mercury Thunderbolt with a MercControl Throttle. Can anyone give me direction as to how to start this project? Thanks.
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    Fuel Pump Problem?

    I have a 1990 Evinrude 40 hp outboard tiller with problems. Symptoms started with it occasionally stopping while trolling. Would have to give it more throttle to keep it running at low speeds. Then the symptoms progressed to bogging down at wide open throttle on some trips. Now I can’t run at...
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