After further digging into the harness....or should I say multiple harnesses, it appears that it has been, "fixed" a few times before. Ive never seen anything like this. If Larry and Moe did the wiring while Curly read the schematic I would expect better. Thank you for your input folks. By the...
I just picked this boat up cheap! latest update, while cranking in the water I was shocked by the ignition switch and the engine fluttered. Im on it, Ill just start with a rewire and wash rinse repeat.
The engine is an 80s model. No spark in the water. Has to be grounding out some way. I did not check compression because I do not have spark in the water.