ignition switch need advice

xtremefisher1

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h guys i ahve an ignition swicth that has m,m,s,c,a,i,b my question is how do i connct the wires from the outboar to the swicth?

my old key switch only had m,m,a,s,b. i know the m.m is for the mag. .

i only have 5 wires coming from the motor into the boat.

1963 rude 40 bigtwin.
40353d

thanks for the help
 

tx1961whaler

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Re: ignition switch need advice

Hook it up the same way. Skip the C and I
M= Magneto
A = Accessory
S= Starter Solenoid
B= Battery+12

I is for Ignition
C is for Choke
 

xtremefisher1

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Re: ignition switch need advice

what wire goes on the ignition one? mine doesnt have that wire!
 

F_R

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Re: ignition switch need advice

That is why he said to skip the "I" wire. That is for battery ignition. You have magneto ignition.
 

xtremefisher1

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Re: ignition switch need advice

SORRY i did not read the whole respose. i applogize.
 
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