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    Cool 1972 johnson stop switch

    I have a 1972 johnson seahorse 20 hp. The stop switch was missing when i got the motor. I was wondering what i could use to wire up a stop switch. Any ideas? Thanks.

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    Default Re: 1972 johnson stop switch

    Instead of a kill switch, I'd suggest a man overboard switch. Available right here on iboats.

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    Default Re: 1972 johnson stop switch

    When you touch the two black wires coming down from mag plate, that's the stop circuit (grounds the points together, canceling them out. You can replace w/any momentary switch, or get a replacement. Call tim's outboard 218-682-2331 and he'll have a used one for cheap. You could also hook up a lanyard in case you fall overboard and want the motor to stop.. Someone will chime in soon for that, I'm sure
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    Default Re: 1972 johnson stop switch

    KBAIT, is Tim kicking you some cash, cause he should be
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    Default Re: 1972 johnson stop switch

    i just used a push start ignition button. Works great. Thanks for the advice

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