1970 Mercury 4 HP Wiring

[jmork30]

Anyone know the size of the black wire in this picture? Is very brittle and looks to be replaceable. Thank you.

 

[racerone]

Typical of their wiring of that era.----Use any wire of similar size.-----They never thought these motor would last this many years.-----Had fun getting the carburetor off ?

 

[jmork30]

Typical of their wiring of that era.----Use any wire of similar size.-----They never thought these motor would last this many years.-----Had fun getting the carburetor off ?

Oh the Carb was so much fun to get out . And the red loctite the previous owner used on the screws for the carb was the icing on the cake.

 

[racerone]

Now you know why there is a slot on starboard side and a relief on the port side mounting hole.