ELECTRIC SHIFT

[trebot]

Looking to re-power.
Is there any reason to stay away from electric shift motors

 

[racerone]

The last electric shift outboards were marketed in 1972.---------Some will argue , but I think they are very good and reliable.--------If you know fine machinery and know how to use a manual they are easy to repair too.---------The new big EVINRUDES are going to electric shift again.

 

[F_R]

Is it electric shift or is it Hydro-electric shift? Major difference. I agree with racer, they are good motors if you understand them and they haven't been abused. Much dislike and disdain comes from people that don't understand them or are just afraid to mess with them. If you are thinking of buying one, make sure you get the whole motor. The remote control and wiring harness are part of the motor and can cost as much as the whole rest of the motor. One thing I would be leery of is the shift switch in the remote control. They are getting rare and $$$$$$

 

[F_R]

The last electric shift outboards were marketed in 1972.---------Some will argue , but I think they are very good and reliable.--------If you know fine machinery and know how to use a manual they are easy to repair too.---------The new big EVINRUDES are going to electric shift again.

They are?? Wow, I didn't know that.

Oh well, lots of cars have been electric shift for years. My 2000 Dodge Dakota is. And controlled by two computers! My mother-in-law's Chevy has electric steering. And people are afraid of electric shift outboards?

 

[boobie]

Where on the new big Evinrudes is the shift electric ??

 

[racerone]

On the G2 models.

 

[Evinrude57]

There is a big difference in 40 years of technology. The new G2 engines use an electronic actuator to shift a regular mechanical shift gearcase.

 

[boobie]

That's what I thought, Thanks.

 

[jimmbo]

There is a big difference in 40 years of technology. The new G2 engines use an electronic actuator to shift a regular mechanical shift gearcase.

I saw a cutaway of the case in operation at the Boat Show for the last couple of years. I certainly hope it shifts a lot quicker in a real unit. The old Hydro-electrics must have been quick shifters, I never heard of their clutch dog slipping from wear.

 

[F_R]

The clutch dog and forward gear were tapered so they would latch together. If you do that on a manual shift it is difficult to shift back to neutral. No problem with the hydraulic advantage to help.

And yes, the driver couldn't "ease" it into gear, thinking he was being gentle with it. They snapped right into there very quickly.

 

[Faztbullet]

Nothing new as Merc has had DTS for years....