Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?

[59Thompson]

Am looking for a booklet that discusses installing this motor i.e. wiring diagrams but also what type of key switch to use and how the motor is stopped. The Thompson I am getting has been cobbled up with mixed wire colors and it does not appear the harness is correct for the motor and solenoid box. Would appreciate it if someone has a Johnson or Evinrude guide on installation if not a Gale. The motor has electric and manual start, electric choke and no generator. The shift is manual using a Simplex Bosun unit. Thanks for any help you can provide. Regards, John

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/...958_6135_40hpwithoutgenerato.jpg?t=1179771951
The above wiring diagram may help review what you have.

Here is the junction box wiring.
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y309/tootallofwa/Junctionboxdiagramsm-1.jpg

You should be looking for a 6 pole push to choke keyed ignition switch. The 5 pole switch is still a good choice, although you'll need a second toggle switch for choke.

 

[F_R]

Re: Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?

The 1962 got a different safety switch, replacing the dual mercury switches, but otherwise the circuitry is the same.

EDIT: Well physically relocated, but operationally the same.

 

[59Thompson]

Re: Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?

Thanks, Gents, This should help. I believe the original wiring harness from the original motor may have been used which is why the Gale wiring is not standard. Will be looking for either a wiring harness next or components to fabricate my own. Thanks again, John

 

[Emurd]

Re: Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?


You should be looking for a 6 pole push to choke keyed ignition switch. The 5 pole switch is still a good choice, although you'll need a second toggle switch for choke.

Any chance you could re-post those diagrams? They seem to be no longer available. THank you