Ignition Switch Question

[CBGale2]

Are the ignition switches pretty much all univeral? I have a push to choke switch that the key says Chrysler on it. Want to use it on my 62 Johnson that I added an electric choke on. Just wanted to be sure I didnt fry something.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

Anyone?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

No.

 

[cougar1985]

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says chrysler.is it a boat switch?i use a chris-craft ignition switch for my 63 electshift evinrude starflite and it works fine.

 

[F_R]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

There are two main types of ignition switches. One is for battery-powered ignition systems, and the second is for magneto-powered systems. "MagCD" falls under the magneto powered catagory.

Using the wrong type may just plain not work, or it may cause serious damage to the igniton system.

 

[CBGale2]

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Heres a picture of the switch if that helps confirm. Terminals are labeled as M S C B M I.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

There are two main types of ignition switches. One is for battery-powered ignition systems, and the second is for magneto-powered systems. "MagCD" falls under the magneto powered catagory.

Using the wrong type may just plain not work, or it may cause serious damage to the igniton system.

i originally bought a standard car switch and it tried to start the motor when i hooked it up ,so i went with a marine one and no problems, so you got something there FR!

 

[F_R]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

CBG, the switch in the picture will work fine with your Gale 40 (Magneto ignition).

 

[CBGale2]

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The only differance I see is the "1 or I" on it, would that be the acc. terminal that is usually an "A"?

 

[F_R]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

Yes. On some, the "A" terminal is not active while cranking the motor. No biggie deal with your Gale.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Ignition Switch Question

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