On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:51:23 -0400, "shane"
wrote:

I have a 1983 35hp Evinrude that starts with one turn of the key and runs
really good.
My problem is when I turn the ignition off the motor won't stop.
I have replaced the ignition switch and the starter solenoid but it still
won't stop when I turn the key off.
Is it possible it could be the CDI unit? Is there a way to test it?

Not sure what to do or where to look. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Shane.


This is my interpretation of the diagram, I cannot be responsible
for for bad info given in good faith. Disconnect battery before
testing.

A quick look at the wiring diagram indicates that you have 2 teminals
on your ignition switch labelled "M". In the OFF position, these 2
contacts are bridged. Attached to one is a black & yellow wire that
goes into your power pack CD module. On the other "M" teminal is a
black wire that goes all the way back to a GROUND, attached to the
mounting bolt in your #2 ignition coil. I suspect that this wire is
not attached or has a bad ground, preventing your CD from shorting to
ground when the key is turned off.

Using a meter, verify black wire has good path to ground.
Verify that "M" & "M" are closed in the off position.
Verify that Black and yellow/black wires are connected to the M's.

Good Luck.