Hydro Electric Shift Switch

[jholliday94]

hello everyone i'm new to the forum. I have an early 70's Larsen tri-hull with the hydro electric shift switch. I got this boat knowing that the switch was burnt out, however i had it tested and it was fine. My problem is i cant find a wiring diagram anywhere that has where each wire goes to the switch. I have searched the internet a few times and also went to a few of our local marine shops and couldnt turn up anything. thank you for your time- Josh

 

[alldodge]

Howdy

This is probably one of those questions that would be better asked in the motor area your discussing. Is it a Merc, OMC or other motor?

 

[lmuss53]

If it's an OMC I think there is a sticky on the Johnny Evinrude page. If no sticky, they can answer the question pretty quick I'm sure.

 

[jholliday94]

its an OMC, ill try posting there thank you both

 

[alldodge]

its an OMC, ill try posting there thank you both

Just PM one of the Mods GA_Boater Bondo or other and they can move this one to the omc section. Here is a good link to the wiring
http://www.omc-boats.org/gallery/tech.html

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Moved. Deleted the new thread in J-E outboards and that's where this is now.

You do have an outboard, right?

 

[jholliday94]

thank you,yes its an outboard

 

[lmuss53]

Don't forget that lower unit takes special oil.

 

[racerone]

In nuetral there is 12 volts to the green wire.------In reverse there is 12 volts on both the green and blue wire.----Remember that the motor must be turning / running for the oil pump to provide the oil pressure.----Even with the wrong oil in it it should still shift for test purposes.-----When the motor is stopped it will be in forward gear.

 

[jholliday94]

got the switch installed thank you all

 

[dumb tom]

Just remember. the motor WANTS to be in forward. You need to power one solenoid for Neutral, and two solenoids for reverse.