1997 C150 won't start solenoid?

[caldog101]

well Guys I bought the motor 2 months ago,while i finished redoing my boat.
I had it rigged on a stand with ign switch, battery and fuel just to run it ,i started it about 4 times no problem,i had to put the 2 browns wires together "nuetral safety switch"for it to start,Well i finally put it on the boat and installed the 704 shifter,tach, and now it won't start i mean it does nothing,i had attach the 2 brown wires form the shifter to the 2 browns for the harness,so i disconnected them and put the together like before and still nothing,i have juice getting to the solenoid but when i turn the key there is nothing going to the brown wire on the solenoid ,i was told you should have power there when you turn the key,I have a manual ,and i still can't figure it out ,I have a red fused wire that i connected to the solenoid on the same nut as the from the positive wire is connected and goes to the rectifier,well i am a little frustrated and maybe someone can help thanks

 

[caldog101]

Re: 1997 C150 won't start solenoid?

Well I got it running,My key switch has 3 red wire coming out ,one goes staight back to motor,one i attached to the trim and tilt,and the last one was just hanging there and when i attached it to the positive on the battery the motor started up

My only ? is where should i permently attach that red ,to the battery ,or my buss work for all my accesory,or to the perco battery switch thanks