72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

[rsharer]

i need the forward/reverse switch for the motor control.this switch is also is a netrual switch i think.anyone know of a after market supply.johnson dealers dont seem to have any info.<br /> <br />if a switch isn,t possible to find i'm concidering a 3 position toggle switch on the dash or control somewhere.does this seem like a workable plan?<br /><br /> any other ideas or suggestions are welcome.<br /><br /> thanks rob

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

Which engine do you have Evinrude, or Johnson? The switchs are not the same, but should not be to hard to find. Probably someone will step in here with a source. I have heard of a toggle switch on the dash, but I don't feel it's a good idea safety wise. My little grandson come's to mind if I took my eye off him for a second.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

I'm with R.Johnson on that one. Also, accidentally shifting from forward to reverse at full throttle may damage the lower unit. <br />Something to consider anyway.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

The gearcase is automatically in forward gear. Add 12vdc to the green wire and you get Neutral. Add 12vdc to both the green and blue wires and you get Reverse. The safest way to do that is with a stock switch. I'm afraid I can't help with a source. There are two different switches that look the same for Johnsons and for Evinrudes. Evinrudes use pushbuttons, Johnsons use a lever. Older lever and pushbutton switches supply 12vdc for the green Forward wire and 12vdc for the blue Reverse wire, so you have to know for sure which one you're getting. Johnson controls will work on Evinrudes and vice-versa.

 

[rsharer]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

my fualt,its a johnson.and yes i'm not thilled with the idea of a toggle switch.to many possibilites of misfortune.<br /><br /> when i start the motor i have 12v on the green wire and the prop stays still.however the lever on the switch is broke off so i have no idea what position its in.<br /><br /> anyway thats what i need,if anyone can point me in the right direction.please ....no ebay.thats where i inherited what i got.the last thing i need is to spend 50-100$ on a control or switch thats no good either,

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

rsharer, I have a '71 50hp Johnson and I got a switch for mine from Valley Marine in Glendale, Arizona 623-247-0355. I'm sure they could ship you one. Hope this helps.

 

[alcan]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

The OMC part# for the switch you need is 383620. Good luck on your quest.

 

[rsharer]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

the part # valley marine gave me is 385253.they have one in stock too.but is it the right one?it cost 113.00$.the johnson/evenrude web site is useless for this issue.<br /> but this will have to wait,now gotto get ready for the huricane.

 

[alcan]

Re: 72 65 hp hydroelectric drive

Hi Rshare<br />That is the correct number 385253. I must of been looking at some other note. I have been known to screw up from time to time. I am glad to hear you found one.