Discontinued Parts

[petersen_1955]

I recently bought a 1975 Cobalt 18' Tri-hull. It has the Mercruiser 233 (Ford Windsor 351). I had to have my Cut-off Switch adjusted to switch in and out of gear.<br /><br />I'm looking to replace the switch myself, but I have called 10 different places that Mercury recommended and none of them have the part. <br /><br />Where do you guys go when you're looking for a discontinued part? <br /><br />HELP!!!!

 

[vipzach]

Re: Discontinued Parts

Do you have the part number?

 

[ron7000]

Re: Discontinued Parts

Originally posted by Don't Laugh...She's Paid For:<br /><br />Where do you guys go when you're looking for a discontinued part? <br />

the boat yard, i.e. someone else's boat <br /><br />seriously, check around at service shops, will probably be able to pick up a used one for nothing off a scrap unit instead of looking to buy new over the counter. Are you sure it's just the cutout switch, and not the lower shift cable causing the problem?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Discontinued Parts

Your switch may have been replaced by a 'switch plate kit' and be available that way.Also try an electrical supply house,looking at 'mini switches'<br />or 'micro switches'.Omron is a company that manufactures several.<br /><br />DHP

 

[petersen_1955]

Re: Discontinued Parts

The part number is 39670A28.<br />It has been replaced by part #864363A 1.<br />I read the service bulletin and it says that you have to put it at a different location (it doesn't say where). You also have to update the trim pump that includes the reverse lock valve in the pump.<br />After the mechanic adjusted the switch it is working fine. I just thought I would put on a new one if I could find it. It shifts in and out of forward/reverse fine. Maybe I should leave well enough alone.<br />Thanks for your replies.