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I recently replaced the stator and trigger assembly with new parts from Sierra. Motor is 1981 70 HP 3 cyl. Wires for both parts were severly corroded. Motor did run though before the replacement. The new stator I bought had one extra black wire (ground??). I rechecked the part number...
I am replacing the stator and trigger assembly on a 1981 70 HP Mercury outboard (serial 5755495). I have the new parts and noticed that the stator is different. The old one has two yellow wires, 1 red, 1 blue, The new one has the same wires plus a black wire (ground??). The red/blue wires...
