rocker switch help

[oldbasscat]

Hey every one, I'm in need of some assistance. I have an older (70's model) Johnson motor and throttle controls. It was previously rewired to two rocker switches. The first was to activate neutral and the second was to activate forward and reverse. I blew the first switch and decided just to replace both with one three way switch, where center position would be neutral and up forward down reverse. But I'm not sure on how this needs to be done properly. I don't believe I need the ground any more because it was just to illuminate the lights on the previous switch. But I have two wires still to each switch. My load and supply. I figure I need to put both loads together and run it to my new switch as they are the battery, correct? And then simply put my forward to the top of the new switch and my reverse to the bottom. Does this sound correct? Any one can help please. I'm not the most educated when it comes to electronics on boats. Thanks

 

[VicS]

Hey every one, I'm in need of some assistance. I have an older (70's model) Johnson motor and throttle controls. It was previously rewired to two rocker switches. The first was to activate neutral and the second was to activate forward and reverse. I blew the first switch and decided just to replace both with one three way switch, where center position would be neutral and up forward down reverse. But I'm not sure on how this needs to be done properly. I don't believe I need the ground any more because it was just to illuminate the lights on the previous switch. But I have two wires still to each switch. My load and supply. I figure I need to put both loads together and run it to my new switch as they are the battery, correct? And then simply put my forward to the top of the new switch and my reverse to the bottom. Does this sound correct? Any one can help please. I'm not the most educated when it comes to electronics on boats. Thanks

What are we talking about. A Johnson outboard engine with electric shift ?

If so there were several different systems used including an electro-hydraulic system. How you wire the switches and coils in an electric shift depends on the type.

I would suggest you ask for help on the Johnson and Evinrude board of the iBoats forums where you should find expert help and advice available.
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/johnson-evinrude-outboards although thses forums are temporarily un-avaialble.

BUT give the full model identification. Year and HP, or preferably model number, then the type of shift can be identified.

See also http://www.outboardrepairs.com/electrical/#electric_shift

You might find some information at http://boatinfo.no/lib/library.html

If you are not asking about an electric shift outboard sorry. Perhaps you'd like to explain what exactly