I have what is technically classified as a 1981 OMC 40 hp, Model AM 40A, made for the military. It was also produced as a commercial motor. I am converting it to electric start. I have all the parts from a very helpful dealer in RI. He has supplied me with a starter, geared flywheel, solenoid, starter button and neutral switch. He told me he has done the conversion many times and I believe him. He is in the process of selling out his inventory and has gotten busy and unable to answer a few last questions. <br /><br />My question is not about the parts, I believe them to be correct. I have the starter and solenoid mounted but am having trouble placing the neutral switch. With the rope system, a vertical metal arm pivoted to move a pivoting black horizontal arm that moved an vertical ivory colored plastic mechanism with a spring at the base. My question is where does the new neutral switch mount and which of the components of the previous neutral switch system are used in this new set up? The neutral switch he supplied has a plunger switch with a chrome bracket bent at a 45 degree angle at the end. I assume the switch is normally off and the plunger has to be depressed to allow the starter to engage. <br /><br />I hope this is enough info. A picture of the top of a motor (sans flywheel) with the location of the neutral switch set up would be great! Thanks in advance for your help.
