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On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:38:26 GMT, "Chuck" wrote:


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On Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:24:15 GMT, "Chuck" wrote:

The part that I recently ordered and received based on the serial number
of
my engine was a Mercury Quicksilver "84-826802A12" but when I opened the
box
the new blue and green output wires to the trim/tilt pump are at least
14"
too short. Also, my "hot" red wire uses a "bullet" style connector not
a
ring connector as shown in photo #1 below.

My engine is a: 1996 Mercury 60HP "Bigfoot" SN: OG330757

I hope the photos I uploaded here will help someone help me identify the
correct part number for the relay wiring harness:

www.musclecarsounds.com/boats/relay1.jpg (new, incorrect harness)
www.musclecarsounds.com/boats/relay2.jpg (old as installed)
www.musclecarsounds.com/boats/relay3.jpg (old as installed)
www.musclecarsounds.com/boats/relay4.jpg (old as installed)

Thanks.

Chuck

I saw your other picture of the socket too. You got the "classic"
harness that they used on the 1990 era engine. I bet your S/N is right
on the cusp. I would try again with a dealer who can bump your S/N up
a year.

Very good suggestion. I will run this past them. I might also just try to
find the new female spade-lug terminals and re-terminate the wires on the
sockets myself. Getting frustrating. Good thing I wont be running again
until Spring.

If you are going to all the expense and trouble to replace the whole
wiring harness you should get the right one. Otherwise just fix the
one you have by pigtailing on another wire and get your money back on
the one that isn't right.

I am sure a good parts guy can sort this out. Start by finding a motor
catalog page (similar to yours) with the right style trim relays and
use the cable from that page. The ones with ring terminals look like
old style Ford/AMC starter solenoids.

This guy has a pretty good assortment of catalogs you can browse
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/mercury_sch_fs.html

You have been very helpful. When I get right down to it, all I really need
is ten of these: www.musclecarsounds.com/boats/relay6.jpg Still working
with the dealer on this.