YEAH! I got this old boy ('72 100 hp Evinrude) running!!
I noticed when it was idling, that the prop seemed to be spinning rather fast. I know the shift switch in the Johnson Hydro-electrtic remote control was in neutral, because if it was not, the current to the solenoid would be interrupted. I am assuming the prop spin is probably due to the old (10 + yrs) fluid in the lower unit which was going to be changed anyway.
However, in double checking everything before reassembling the remote control, I noticed that the shift switch does not spring back to neutral when the throttle lever is moved to neutral. In other words, it does not return to the indent on the base of the throttle lever. I know I can get a replacement switch, but $300 is above my budget, so I am thinking of a work around. Why wouldn't a single pole, double throw switch, mounted to the dash, work?
Also, I assume there might be other posts/ threads on this topic. How do I find them?
Thanks for all your help (and encouragement)
I noticed when it was idling, that the prop seemed to be spinning rather fast. I know the shift switch in the Johnson Hydro-electrtic remote control was in neutral, because if it was not, the current to the solenoid would be interrupted. I am assuming the prop spin is probably due to the old (10 + yrs) fluid in the lower unit which was going to be changed anyway.
However, in double checking everything before reassembling the remote control, I noticed that the shift switch does not spring back to neutral when the throttle lever is moved to neutral. In other words, it does not return to the indent on the base of the throttle lever. I know I can get a replacement switch, but $300 is above my budget, so I am thinking of a work around. Why wouldn't a single pole, double throw switch, mounted to the dash, work?
Also, I assume there might be other posts/ threads on this topic. How do I find them?
Thanks for all your help (and encouragement)