shocking prob

[hendrixgod]

1975 70hp evinrude won't turn off and shocks at all metal surfaces?

 

[fireman57]

Re: shocking prob

Check and clean all your grounds then run the engine if you can in the dark and see if you can see a wire arcing to the block or other surface. If it won't turn off I'd suspect your ignition key switch. You might also check the kill wire from the switch to the engine.

 

[hendrixgod]

Re: shocking prob

which wire is the kill. looked at book but couldn't really tell...<br />thanks

 

[ezeke]

Re: shocking prob

Black and yellow is the kill wire. It grounds the power pack when you turn the key to off.

 

[Walker]

Re: shocking prob

Pull the cowling off and fire her up and see if it still shocks.

 

[hendrixgod]

Re: shocking prob

my boat is still in the shop. i don't know what they are testing. i will let you all now when i get it back and what they found....<br />thanks