78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

[jpatz18]

My wire has a short somewhere and need a replacement. What gauge is it? So i can replace it. Also if you know a good DIY way let me know please!

 

[JB]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

That post is going to generate more questions than answers, jpatz.

Please give us more info.

 

[jpatz18]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

sorry i want to replace the positve wire from the battery to the starter, or where ever it goes. Should i put a fuse on the + wire? I ran a jumper and and try to start but the wire was only 14guage and melted fast whats the best way to do it?

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

The wire goes from the battery to the solenoid and then to the starter. It is very rare for this wire to short out. Are you sure this is the problem? Cant you just follow the wire and see what's it's contacting and then fix it? It seems odd your problem. If you really indeed want to replace it get #4 gauge wire, cut to the right length and crimp on some ends to it.

 

[jpatz18]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

well sometimes when i try to start it nothing happens and when i movethe + cables around she start and other times the + wire starts to get extremely hot and smoke as soon i try to start it while nothing is happening with the starter. anyidea? i did try to trace it found nothing so im thinking its just bad unless you know...

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

If nothing happens when trying it, it's an open circuit. If it smokes, it could be a short or high resistance in the wire and then yes, you would need to replace it. You can try bypassing it all by using a jumper cable (from a car) from the battery to the starter. If it works fine then checking/replacing the wires is probable if you're sure the solenoid is working.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

Disconnect, thoroughly clean, inspect and reattached the battery cables (both cables and both ends). If you see any corrosion where the cable enters the connector either cut the end off and replace the terminal or install new cables. If that doesn't fix the problem then you need to search further.

 

[dew2]

Re: 78 evinrude 35hp + postive wire

Are you talking about the battery size cables or the smaller wire going to the solenoid? I ask because you mention a 14 size wire,the cables are at least 6Ga.or larger