85 hp suzuki

[spanishmak]

ok that was posted while I was writing this and yes it is that is another mystery to me but if the motor did turn a little longer it will start without premix squirt

[gw204f]

I've never seen an engine manufacturer use red cable. Usually it's black with red heat shrink at the terminals. So, I would say it's been rerigged.

[spanishmak]

ok but should I replace it with the same gauge wire or regular size batterry cables,will there be an advantage

[THEFERMANATOR]

6 guage cable is fine for that engine. It doesn't need alot of juice to turn over I have found.

[macojoe]

i used 4 gauge when i redid mine also 4 g all the way to fuse panel in cabin

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by macojoe

i used 4 gauge when i redid mine also 4 g all the way to fuse panel in cabin

If it was a V-4 or cross-flow engine then yes it would need 4 guage or larger, but for a 3 cylinder 85HP looper 6 guage is plenty. I believe starter current draw on it is around 110-120 amps whereas a V-6 would be upwards of 160 amps.

[spanishmak]

ok then thanks everyone,gonna change out wires this weekend I will post what happens after I go scalloping on Saturday