Electramatic shift problem on 1966 40 hp Johnson Super Sea Horse

I had a wiring problem under the dash, which I have repaired. When I took the boat to test out at the dock yesterday, I could not get to go into reverse. Forward was working, but I blow the fuse while trying to track down the problem on the water. I replace the fuse, but now I am not getting fire to the two green wires on the motor (the forward and reverse wires that lead into the lower unit). I inherited this motor from my father-in-law and it has been in the family since his father purchased it new in 1966. It was working great until I had to work under the dash to correct the burnt wiring. Help - I have looked everywhere that I can think of. Even tried checking under the dash with a jump wire to try and locate the missing connection. Everything looks right, but no fire to the lower unit. Thanks for any help with this problem!

Re: Electramatic shift problem on 1966 40 hp Johnson Super Sea Horse

Go to the top of the page and click on "Search Forums" enter "Shift" or "Electromatic" then Johnson Evinrude etc in the second block and then Joe Reeves' number (6826)in the last block. You will find that Mr. Reeves has given a lot of good advice on your problem.<br /><br />Hope this helps.

Re: Electramatic shift problem on 1966 40 hp Johnson Super Sea Horse

The wires leading to the lower unit are NOT both "Green". One wire is "Green" (Forward) and the other wire is "Blue" (Reverse). This electrical setup pertains to the straight "Electric Shift" engines (yours), and not the "Hydro Electrical Shift" engines.<br /><br />Disconnect the connections of the Green and Blue wires at the engine. Using a small jumper wire, apply 12 volts first to the Green wire leading to the lower unit, then to the Blue wire.<br /><br />If the lower unit shifts okay when you apply 12 volts to the wires as above, there is no problem with the engine/lower unit, and if this is the case (no problems), leave those wires disconnected until you trouble shoot the rest of the wiring to find the obvious short.<br /><br />Should you do a search, disregard any suggestions, instructions that would pertain to the "Hydro Electric Shift" units as they are an entirely different setup which have nothing in common with your unit other than the type of lubricant required.