1986 305ci mercruiser motor

[davey buoy]

I have a 1986 Chris Craft Scorpion 187.,Had some fuel problems yesterday.Felt like the carb was flooding.Took out filter screen at carb and it was clean.Noticed a red wire off at the choke adjuster.There is a black wire screwed on just above,and this red wire is just a slip on female blade connector.Any one know what the red wire does?,and I used a plastic tie to make sure it stays on.Thank you in advance for help.

Dave.

 

[NHGuy]

Check that the red wire is hot with key on. If so it's probably your electric choke power supply. It's an electric heater that causes the choke to open.

 

[NHGuy]

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[davey buoy]

Check that the red wire is hot with key on. If so it's probably your electric choke power supply. It's an electric heater that causes the choke to open.

I will check for voltage ,but that makes sense.We could smell a bit of gas,than a backfire,sluggish to say the least.I do remember that wire being on within the last two weeks or so while cleaning my spark arrester.Thanks.

 

[davey buoy]

Tested her out and running well.Thanks for your help NHGuy!!!!!!

 

[NHGuy]

Good, love it!