Kill Switch

castman27

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Hi

I have a 1960's Johnson superseahorse 40 hp motor electric start and was wondering where is the kill switch on it if any???
 

royal0014

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Re: Kill Switch

There wasn't such an animal back then. But, 'ya can add one ;)


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castman27

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Re: Kill Switch

How can i install one cause i willneed one in case something happen on the water.
 

beagleboy

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Re: Kill Switch

On your motor you will need to ground out the coils to stop the motor. Three types of switchs, your prefrence. 1)simple on/off toggle switch 2)A spring loaded switch called a momentry switch which you have to keep depressed until the engine stops 3)Lanyard type switch (found on PWC and snowmobiles) but they come in open or closed circuit versions meaning when you pull the lanyard cap it either opens or closes the circuit. In your case you need the closed circuit version. Installation is as simple as drilling a hole in a suitable location and running wires under the cowl to the coils.
 

castman27

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Re: Kill Switch

thanks , i notice yesterday on my motor i have a little arm on the side saying Start, Idles, and Stop would that do ok , if not i will install a switch.
 

beagleboy

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Re: Kill Switch

thanks , i notice yesterday on my motor i have a little arm on the side saying Start, Idles, and Stop would that do ok , if not i will install a switch.
Not sure what that is , but sounds more like something to do with the throttle.
 

castman27

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Re: Kill Switch

Oh Well when i am ready to re-install the outboard on the boat , i willneed to do a full re-installation of electronics on it with switches for bildge pump trolling motor and etc... i will post for help trying to gather all info ahead of time but seems one thing at a time.
 
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