Expert: tyler boehner - 3/2/2008

Question
Hi, I have a 1979 johnson 85 hp that had a 3 wire trim motor that I replaced with a 3 wire motor.  Boat never had trim so no existing wiring.  Bought a harness & relay junction box that is mounted on a metal mounting bracket.  Where in the heck does this thing mount on the outboard?  I have a manual for the motor,but it only shows 3 wire diagram with solonoids.  Will this metal piece mount on this outboard with the relay box attached or do I have to rig up something?  Also, have figured out most harness wires except coming out of the relay box looks to be a red and a smaller wire that i suppose need to go to power & ground.  Where do these connect? Any help is appreciated & a diagram would be great>>>Thank you, James J. - Bham,Al

Answer
I don't know if i can get a wire diagram for you but I can probably give you some advise.  A lot of times on outboards the relay box is mounted inside the boat.  If you mount the relay box somewhere by the battery you can run your main power and ground wires for the relay directly to the battery and run the three wires for the motor through the main wire harness or whatever looks like will work for your set up.