Johnson SPL Conversion

[crossotter]

I'm on the final step of a conversion from remote to tiller run operation on a J28ESLCEA. I have 2 questions left. (I think) Was there even a tiller run model of the 28SPL? Is there some type of parts diagram available of the mechanism that keeps the shift lever in gear? (Without using a cable assembly) Thank you in advance for any and all input.

 

[bonz_d]

I don't know the answer to your question but I would look at the 25 or 30hp models of that same year class and determine which is closer to the same. I do not believe te 28spl was ever offered as a tiller but I could be wrong.

 

[boobie]

Try shop.evinrude.com for good parts break downs.

 

[crossotter]

I believe my motor is a 1989. Apparently evinrude.com only had manuals on 97 on up Boobie but thanks.

 

[racerone]

These motors were the same for many , many years.-----Just look up the tiller handle part.---No need to be year specific.

 

[Ryan0186]

The 28 SPL is just a derated 30HP engine. Everything shoudl be the same except for a few bells and whistles that would have been included on the 30HP engine...Ex: VRO, T&T....stuff like that. i would think that you could purchsed tiller kit for a 3-HP and it would hook right up. I would look up the different engine diagrams and see.

 

[Ryan0186]

Here is a URL that will take you to a good diagram for your engine. http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1989&hp=28&model=J28ESLCEA

 

[racerone]

The 28 hp SPL had the old style split lower unit.----Perhaps an effort to empty a warehouse of these leftover units from the 1970's

 

[Ryan0186]

Crossotter...I just sent you a PM with the URL for the engine diagram your looking for. Looks like there are only a few mods and parts that need to be purchased to make this work but the problem is getting the parts for an engine that old.