Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

[RedBill]

Hello! Please let me know if I need to post this question in a different forum. I have a 1966 50HP Sea King that I am putting on a 1965 14' Starcraft Runabout. I have done a lot of research on Goolge, but I can't find anything. Basically, I need to wire it up. Engine turns over fine when going through jumper cables. I hooked up some wires, but obviously didn't do it right

I turn the ignition, and hear a click at the junction box thing where all of the electronic meet at the transom. I'm assuming I just don't have the ignition wired properly (if at all) to the outboard. There are 2 blue wires coming from the outboard that I'm assuming need to be hooked up, but I'm not sure where or even if that is correct. I hope the pictures I attached help. This isn't the original motor that went on the starcraft. I have really close up pics if the ones I attached on't help. This one came from a pontoon. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!!


Engine Details:
Model # VWB19099A

Serial # GGX10605

50hp Montgomery Ward Sea King made by Chrysler.

Year - 1966

HP - 50

Cyl - 2

Made by Chrysler

 

[F_R]

Re: Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

What are you doing with that OMC junction box anyway? That doesn't go with a Chrysler. Don't you already have a solenoid on the motor? Scroll down on this forum, I've posted the wiring diagram a couple of times very recently. Also applies to 35, 40, 45hp, etc

 

[RedBill]

Re: Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

Thanks! I didn't know I shouldn't be using that junction box. I'll search through some of your previous posts. I really appreciate the response!

 

[RedBill]

Re: Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

I checked the wiring diagram posted here: http://forums.iboats.com/other-outboard-brands/74-35hp-sea-king-vwb-52036-a-598316.html
It seems a little different from mine. The yellow on this is a Neutral Switch, where my yellow says Start, and goes to the started solenoid. I tried hooking the two blue wires from the Sea King to the ignition wires from the ignition switch, but I got nothing. Originally, only 1 wire from the ignition was hooked into the OEM junction box (I got a "click" when I hooked up a battery, so I am assuming it was hooked up OK). I actually tried several ways: hooking only one wire, both wires, 3 together - didn't get anything. I apologize if I am not explaining things correctly - this is the first time I have attempted something like this so I am obviously clueless I?m sure it is something simple, I just have no clue what I am looking at.

I attached some close up pics of the electrical from the Sea King. I hope they help. Like I said, I can jump the engine from starter cables, just can't get it to come to life using the ignition switch.

 

[F_R]

Re: Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

The way I see it, the wiring diagram I posted is correct. If you get rid of that junction box junk, and wire your motor according to the diagram, it should work.

 

[jbilla5]

Re: Need help wiring 1966 Sea King to a 1965 Starcraft.

Hi fr im trying to see you diagram on here for the vwb19099a 50hp on how to wire it up without junction box if you could email me your way of doing so id be much appreciated my email is billabrice@yahoo.com names jared