difference between manual and electric shift

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Seaman
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this may sound like a crazy question but i need to know if my 1985 v4 evinrude is manual or elictric shift. whats the difference? all this is knew to me, this is my first boat.
 

petryshyn

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Re: difference between manual and electric shift

yours is manual shift<br /><br />The older engines used a set of electrically controlled solenoids which controlled the valving in a hydraulic system which shifted the lower unit.<br /><br />Manual shift relies on a control lever and cables to physically shift the Lower unit(simpler, cheaper and more reliable)
 

screenbuzz

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Re: difference between manual and electric shift

thank you schematic for your help. greatly apreciated.
 
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