Johnson evinrude cables

mk4713 · May 22, 2012

I have an old johnson 40hp electramatic outboard. My controls are evinrude selectric...(don't ask lol). What type of throttle cable do i need for the evinrude selectric control box? I guess the new cables don't come with the hardware on the cable ends huh?

Daviet · May 22, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

The throttle cable doesn't know the difference between Johnson and Evinrude control boxes. If I remember correctly you will need a 400 series cable. Any dealer will have what you need, you will need to know the lenth of your old cable.
And yes, you will have to reuse your old ends.

mk4713 · May 23, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

Good cuz I allready ordered the 400 series. Thanks bud!

Daviet · May 23, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

You're welcome, remember to swap the cable ends from your old cable.

ADK_Boater · May 23, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

I also have a Johnson electramatic outboard.
I also have Evinrude selectric controls (I was worried when I put them together).
I also had to replace the throttle cable.

Anyway, piece of cake, it's an easy swap.

mk4713 · May 24, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

Ok good to hear fellas! I plan to hook her up this weekend. I am having some starting issues right now. Think I had the wrong solenoid. It will crank then when it starts running it dies within a second or two

ADK_Boater · May 24, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

The starter solenoid only allows the starter to engage. Once it has started it does not play a role.

You may have a fuel or carb problem.
When was the last time you cleaned the carbs?

mk4713 · May 24, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

I pulled the bowl off and it looked clean. It ran before the rewiring was done. Think I got some junky fuel or something. Thought I cleaned the carb good but ordered the rebuild kit just to be sure.

ADK_Boater · May 24, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

Rebuilding them never hurts.
Make sure you clean the high and low speed jets. I used 30 gauge wire to gently floss everything out.

mk4713 · May 24, 2012

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Could i use pipe cleaners to clean those ports out? That carb is a pain to get to..lol I'm gonna do the carb and see what happens next. I've done so much work on this motor.

ADK_Boater · May 24, 2012

Re: Johnson evinrude cables

They are a bit of a pain to get to, but you want to solve your problem right?
Take them off the motor and do it right.

Some of the orifices are going to be too small for pipe cleaners.
Use the wire like I said...you'll be happy if you get that thing running.

Also make sure the gaskets on the float bowls are not old and stretched.
Mine were and they were blocking passageways.

mk4713 · May 24, 2012

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Oh yea, i've taken that carb off 4 times so far lol. I ordered a whole kit gaskets, jets, ect. Hopefully I get it in the mail today so I can get her done. Then I have to wire up the controls. Thanks bud

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