Sorry , but you guys are dealing with a novice boat electrical repair person! Ignition switch does NOT have a lanyard kill switch! Ignition switch has 4 wire connectors with a fuse mounted on dash next to the key! How do I test at ignition switch? This is a 2 barrel carb with points and condenser! Are there any "kill" alignments on the throttle or at the forward and reverse cables mounted on the block? What is the function of the mirco-switch at the cable mount location? I am going to replace the tack wire from the dist. to the coil and also try to find the ballast resistor and hopefully test it! I am hope this info will help you guys help me!!!!