1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

[judah304]

I just bought this motor and I have been so busy changing parts that I never realized I do not have a key for the control box. Can I get a replacement key from a John/rude dealer or am I going to have to get a whole new switch?

 

[DJ]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

Look closely at the switch. There is usually a letter or a number on it.<br /><br />Your local John/Rude dealer can get keys. There aren't that many combinations.

 

[Marauderk]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

And if they can't take the switch to a locksmith and he can file you one by hand in 2 min. There very easy to make

 

[karrick]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

Assuming the locksmith has a blank he can make one. Although I would assume any good locksmith should. I had to get keys when I bought my boat. The johnny dealer charged my $7 a piece. OUCH <br /><br /><br />How fun it is owning a hole in the water which to throw money in...

 

[Marauderk]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

The blank is a standard blank that cost 7.5 cents i used to have 2 boxes of 100 each of them. i was a locksimth for 7 year and made pleanty of boat keys

 

[karrick]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

Didn't realize it was a standard. The dealer conned me into believing that the only place I could get them was from OMC. OH well. I can start my boat now

 

[Marauderk]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

And starting your boat is all that matters <br /><br />Now i have speant pleanty of money at the dealer down the road to then find out that NAPA had everything i needed for 1/3 the cost now that was being conned lol

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

Judah..... As DJ states, look at the immediate surrounding area where the key normally inserts. There will be a number there. What is that number?<br /><br />I, and I imagine many others here have an assortment of duplicate keys of which we could send you one. I can be reached at my address below should you wish to have a key sent.

 

[hornlake]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

A Evinrude dealer will have a full set of master keys of which one will fit your control box to determine the proper key #. They will either stock or order a replacement key. I know the process from past experience.

 

[Marauderk]

Re: 1976 70hp johnson lost ignition KEY

The key code on the lock itself can be used to make the key at the dealer or a locksmith that works with boats. i might still have my code book and could give you the cuts if you give us the code