converting new controls to old controls

[keefallan]

I have a set of controls(96 and newer) that I'm goiong to convert to work with the older cables. Has anyone ever cut off the square plug and direct spliced into the old harness? Basically what I'm asking is this: what is the color code for the new harness ignition? It has different colors. I already have the color schematic for the old style. It would save me alot of ringing out time if someone could tell me the corresponding color codes old to new.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

Bombardier makes an adapter cable which will adapt a 96 and newer control box to a 1973-1995 engine. See your dealer. Ask them about part number 176711.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

agree use the adapter. far less head aches.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0176711&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

 

[bob johnson]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

Bombardier makes an adapter cable which will adapt a 96 and newer control box to a 1973-1995 engine. See your dealer. Ask them about part number 176711.

Since i have been in the "need to convert "stage myself before... I am thinking...

that your solution while a seemingly perfect one...is just what he doesnt want to do...

because..it involves running new cables under the floor from the console to the motor...

something that i read into his comments that he doesnt want to do!!!

I may be wrong of course..

then there are two styles of "adapter" i think..

one that splices in bewteen two other harnesses...

I have one...

and one that takes the place of the current harness but plugs into the appropriate spots

I have the newer control and the harness is running from the console down under the floor throigh pipes and out at the transom....and had the several individual connectors that mated to the post 96 motors connectors..

but when i put the older motor on I only hada red plug to hook to.

so my "adapter connected those individual connectors to the red plug...problem was the adpater was 12 feet long!!!

and i had to coil it out..BACK AT THE MOTOR!!!

not good!!

the adapters are different....because while one end they both have the red plug, the other end either goes directly to the control!!!

or it connects to all the individual connectors at the END of the harness from the control!!!




I think if they made( and they might) a harness adpater that fit in the harness run up near the control...it would see less water enviroment...

so for 96C to 95E connections you would use the full harness normally from an old control to the old motor, then at the control pulg in the adapter and install new controlls...

if you think about it, they probably made every combo possible!!!!


but if i have an extra loop of spare harness to coil up, id want it up inder the console..not back at the motor.


now if the op doesnt mind running a new harness under the floor... i miss read him and the harness solutions offered by others seems to be fine..

bob

 

[keefallan]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

Thanks for all the info so far. I don't want to buy the adaptor cable or harness. I guess I should have stated that earlier! I don't have the pesos to buy that expensive adaptor!!!! I just want to cut the end off the square plug and install bullet connectors in its place to mate up with my 85 motor. I'm more than capable of this. It's my trade(electrician). I've made many harnesses before. I was just trying to find someone who has already done the cable id(ing) so I don't have to.LOL. You would think Evinrude woyuld have kept the same color codes. They didn't. Anyone already spliced in the old cable before?

 

[bob johnson]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

you could look up the wiring schematic for your motor to know what wire goes to what..

then look up the wiring schematic for a motor the control could have gone to and make sure your connections end up matching the right wire..

seems like maybe 1/2 hour max of study....

my manual is a 95, so i cant look up your controls colors....

and i dont have a manual for anythign 1985...

good luck

bob

 

[ezeke]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

This won't help with SystemCheck wiring but it covers the ignition switch wiring.

Also: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc281/originalseahorse/keyswitchwiring.jpg

 

[bob johnson]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

This won't help with SystemCheck wiring but it covers the ignition switch wiring.

hes gonna need the wiring diagram from the engine as well to figure where the colors are actually going....

I have a seloc manual that has the correct years....but i am worried about its accuracy...

my OMC manual is for a 95 V4..

bob

 

[keefallan]

Re: converting new controls to old controls

Thank you for that 1996 schematic. That's exactly what I needed!!! I have the colors already for the older style. Many thanks....