Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

[RomanT]

Do the spark plug wires follow the natural direction from the coil to the plugs or does the lower cylinder wire make a 180 degree turn from the coil terminal? Also do both wires get tucked under the retainer clips? I've got mine running in a circular direction around the armature but only one wire fits under the throttle control and retainer clips. I'm also threading the two wires through the eye of a large spring just before the boot ends. Is this correct? Thank you.
Roman

 

[raczekp1]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.c... Johnson 3 HP 1952-1967 Tune-Up Procedure.htm

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http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.c... Johnson 3 HP 1952-1967 Tune-Up Procedure.htm

 

[RomanT]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

Thanks for those links. I have followed Tom's procedure but the details for my question are not included. Nobody seems to go into any detail about threading the plug wires correctly. When I removed my old ones, one wire took a 180 degree turn coming out of the coil. This is counter intuative.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

Here's a pic of a 15hp - should be similar for your motor. More like a 90 degree bend.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

Lindy's picture is correct for your 3hp. The longer wire is the bottom cylinder.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

Front coil services number one cylinder. Rear coil services number two.

 

[RomanT]

Re: Path of plug wires on 3 hp '62 Evinrude ?

Perfect. Thank you everyone. It even shows the collar (top left corner) that I've heard about and don't have. Is it secured to one of the cyl. head screws? Can I get by without that retainer? Maybe a plastic cable tie? Thank you very much forum.