ignition wiring 1960 Merc 400

[Desert Toad]

Hi Gang,

I've been working on getting an old Hydro Cycle water worthy again. The previous owners had some switches and buttons for starting and killing the motor. The buttons are completely shot, so I'd like to replace them using a similar idea. I'd like to have a main power button (latching) and then a momentary button for starting. And also a kill switch with lanyard for killing the motor if someone falls off. Does anyone have a basic diagram of how all this should work?

Thanks!

 

[GA_Boater]

Here at Max Rues - https://maxrules.com/mercwireindex.php

I think it's the one lever control diagram, 4th one down.

Get some earplugs, she's gonna be noisy!

 

[Desert Toad]

Thanks for the link. I want to put an individual power switch and separate kill switch, hopefully I can use that diagram to figure out which wires I need to use.

And oh yes, she's plenty loud!