" Just make sure than any of t
" Just make sure than any of the original rubber insulated wire is in PERFECT condition and not getting brittle or corroded(it will be if original), or has been replaced with new. Lower leg wires to solenoids may be OK once you get away from the powerhead area. I pulled my block connector off too, along with almost all the wiring after it melted in a small fire. You guessed it bad insulation. I thought wrapping the worst spots with electrical tape would be an OK fix for the rest of the season. WRONG! And make sure you have a battery switch just in case. Don't let anyone turn it off with the motor running, though. Some parts in there might not like it if you try that. But better than a dead short across the battery with no easy way to turn off. Middle of the lake is a bad, bad place to go through electrical troubles especially when it is trying to catch fire. By the way that should be a hydro-electric not just electric shift. Big difference. Something to look for- look for broken wires in the stator if you have charging problems. I was actually able to repair mine.
Might as well go ahead and get a manual for the schematics. You'll need it anyway. I recommend the OMC Johnson factory manuals right here on this website. Worth the extra bucks I'm told. I have a Clymer and the schematics are OK but the manual leaves a lot of info out or is way too generic.
Great motor, though the lower unit gears are more complicated than they need to be. That 3 cyl. looper has a great reputation. "
