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  1. 12-18-2023, 03:06 PM #1
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    85 150 Black Max Removal Wire Idea?

    I just picked up a 85 150 Blackmax xr2 and will be removing from current boat to install on my 87 Stratos. When looking over what I need to remove I have these 3 Red wires that follow engine cable from boat. Any idea what they are and can I just remove and separate from cable?
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    #2 12-18-2023, 06:28 PM
    Looks like the hot wires for your trim solenoids. Just make sure the Stratos has the same Mercury 8 pin wiring harness coming from the remote control and you should be ok.
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    #3 12-19-2023, 08:23 AM
    those are not factory someone installed those to power something in boat with batt voltage ( hack ) should not be used /needed for correct installation of engine
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    #4 12-19-2023, 11:35 AM
    +1 to Joe's comment. Remove the hack-job wires.


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    #5 12-22-2023, 12:05 PM
    If needed, relocate them directly to the battery.
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    #6 12-22-2023, 01:07 PM
    After further investigation I have determined they go to a tilt/trim switch on back of boat. Will remove and leave with boat. Thanks for the help.
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    #7 12-22-2023, 03:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ekwalker View Post
    After further investigation I have determined they go to a tilt/trim switch on back of boat. Will remove and leave with boat. Thanks for the help.
    smart man indeed
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    #8 12-28-2023, 12:37 PM
    I stand corrected........again.
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