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    Aluminum wiring??? 1980 50 HP ELPTO 7050620

    Call off the dogs!!! The wire only appeared to be aluminum. It’s “tinned” copper. Thanks for the replies.
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    Ignition trigger

    With one of four trigger wires damaged, would there be no spark at that individual coil or could it affect all coils?
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    Non-OEM ignition parts

    I’m working to revive a 50HP motor from the 80’s. I’m loading the “parts cannon”! I may need a 1. switch box. OEM. $431 vs. $50 or less 2. Trigger. OEM $200. vs. $50 or less 3. Stator same story Has anyone had any luck with the “after market” ignition parts. My intent is to see it...
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    Aluminum wiring??? 1980 50 HP ELPTO 7050620

    Some use PT wood for trailer bunks and for flooring or decking in aluminum Jon boats. My boat is the latter. Would the entire wire length be tinned? I’m retired so I “do some really bad work” all week long!
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    Aluminum wiring??? 1980 50 HP ELPTO 7050620

    All true, but I suspect galvanic corrosion as when copper sulphate treated wood is used in an aluminum hull. It will corrode the aluminum. The entire length, not just the connection, of the trigger wire looked as if it oxidized, crumbling in my hands. The insulation was almost non existent...
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    Trim pump hoses

    How much pressure does the trim/tilt pump put out? Mine are bad, the braided cover is deteriorated from sun exposure and there’s plastic tubing left. Pressure could be that high. Trying to avoid the $100 each x 4!
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    Mercury 50hp 1983 - no spark

    https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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    Aluminum wiring??? 1980 50 HP ELPTO 7050620

    Previous owner patched a copper wire onto the switch box from the trigger. They used a butt connector. The wire from the trigger was aluminum which was very brittle and broke. The used insulation was completely deteriorated. Is aluminum wiring common in Mariner motors? Maybe the trigger was an...
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