Here is my problem. I have a 76 Mercury Thunderbolt 500, that was missing a remote controller. The engine harness was bad so it was replaced with a CDI aftermarket harness. Mercury no longer makes a harness for this motor. Not a big issue since the CDI harness is properly wired and conforms to the OEM harness. After extensive research I have found a Remote controller that I believe can be wired to work. Unfortunately I am trying to mate 2016 remote controller to a 1976 Engine. The remote controller I am working with is a 2016 Mercury Mariner 881170A7. This controller doesn't incorporate electric trim or engine overheat horn, which matches the engine. However, a few things have changed, such as engine cutoff lanyard.
Either way I have searched everywhere for a wiring diagram for this controller with no luck. A talk to Mercury always ends up worthless since they don't like to talk to end users and always seem to want to point you to a dealer, who doesn't want to be involved in projects. I finally received a diagram from Mercury for the controller, which I could work with if I understood the references. Color of wiring, Perfect! connections of T1-T7, reference, purpose????
Anyone out there been through this before, any insights, experiences, helpful ideas??
Looking for guidance
Thanks
Larry
Either way I have searched everywhere for a wiring diagram for this controller with no luck. A talk to Mercury always ends up worthless since they don't like to talk to end users and always seem to want to point you to a dealer, who doesn't want to be involved in projects. I finally received a diagram from Mercury for the controller, which I could work with if I understood the references. Color of wiring, Perfect! connections of T1-T7, reference, purpose????
Anyone out there been through this before, any insights, experiences, helpful ideas??
Looking for guidance
Thanks
Larry