no ground signal at Merc switch bracket RDS-17 1955 25 hp Johnson

[outboardnut]

For some reason the merc switch bracket is not getting a ground signal.Which is preventing the starter to be activated.
I have good ground from the battery to the engine block.
I rather not run another wire to make a ground.
Lets hear your ideas

• This topic was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by Mumbles.

[outboardnut]

[frankr]

Two things:
1: There is supposed to be a flat ground spring #14, between the rotating gear/shaft and steering bracket (under steering bracket). That was unreliable so later models used a ground wire on the mercury switch screw.

2. There is supposed to be a braided ground wire #55, between steering bracket and exhaust housing. Below the front pan.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by frankr.
• This reply was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by frankr.
• This reply was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by frankr.

[outboardnut]

Once again -Thank You Frank
I figured out a ground that will work will the Merc switch

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