Re: 58 Johnson 50hp V4-SL Rotten Cable Harness

[olcah]

Have the same problem with harness on a 56 RJE-18 although wiring is probably simpler than for a V4. West Marine has light, flexible two conductor marine grade cable in 12 and 16 gage at reasonable price which would take care of the controls for starting (button to relay) and for the choke. They also have 4 gage marine cable for battery hookup (more expensive but length would be short), good quality crimp terminals, battery terminals, etc. So for a small aluminum boat on fresh water one could do his own wiring although the thinner wire cover and insulation would not take abuse like the heavy original OMC harness. The wire would have to be run to minimize damage. Has anyone have experience with this type wiring?