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I have a 1978 mercury 500 (50hp) that is haveing starting trouble. I have narrowed it down to the rectifyer ground wire. All of the insulation is burnt off. When I try to crank it, the moter BARLEY spins, and the wire gets really hot. I tested the wire to see if it was getting voltage during...