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Mfuller
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 Posted - 19 May 2016 : 14:44:47
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Hi All,
Seems it's my time for all the questions.. my apologies :)
I recently purchased an Evinrude 15 engine. I have a question regarding the wiring. I have connected the engine end consisting of a 6 pin and a 4 pin connector. I have not connected the triangular connector as I believe that's for engines with power trim.
At the other end, a connector goes into the remotes, but then I also have this bunch of loose cables (see photo below). Anyone have any ideas? I am guessing maybe for dials or something, but I've got no idea. There is an 8 pin block, a 2 pin block. 3 loose cables with round connectors and 3 that look like they've been terminated.
Any help much appreciated.. Steep learning curve this :)
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Mfuller
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Posted - 19 May 2016 : 15:06:30
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| Great thanks! |
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Mfuller
121 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 15:53:14
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| Looks like the 8 pin connector is for a Tachometer. That would be ideal, but finding one is a different matter! They appear to be fairly rare. |
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Mfuller
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Posted - 19 May 2016 : 17:13:32
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Well it appears I know nothing about outboards.
We purchased a Halfords leisure battery.. just realized the charging system on a Evinrude 15 is unregulated and everyone seems to recommend not using maintenance free batteries.
So, I have NO idea what battery I am supposed to use. |
Edited by - Mfuller on 19 May 2016 17:49:57 |
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 May 2016 : 19:29:05
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Are you sure it's unregulated? How old is the motor? Most modern 4 stroke outboards have a regulator/rectifier under the cowling and charge through the main battery leads, if not see what the un-rectified voltage is and get one from a bike breakers as a lot use very similar units.
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 20 May 2016 : 02:21:05
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As you've already bought the battery I'd tend to use it anyway. Outboard charging rates are notoriously low at best of times so I doubt it will do much harm and if you cannot swop the battery it'll sit on a shelf while you buy another one!
Finally living the dream!
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Mfuller
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Posted - 20 May 2016 : 09:04:55
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It's a 1999 Evinrude. I've checked the rectifier and it's definitely unregulated.
I have a cunning plan however. I'm going to keep the current battery, but replace the rectifier with a new CDI Regulated Rectifier. As Clive said, it probably won't be an issue, but I figure if I replace the rectifier, then that gives me peace of mind without messing about getting a new battery.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 May 2016 : 10:27:46
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That's pretty barbaric for an engine of that age, typical yanks I suppose(I work with their crap all day long), the later mercury/mariner stuff was better as they were in cahoots with yamaha, I think my tohatsu outboard is a rebadged mariner/yamaha.
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Evinrude Wiring Harness
