early 70's johnson command center

[smohr]

Good Morning,

Looking to split the control box case to install new ignition swith. Removed bottom cable housing cover and shift lever...What else to split case?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[smohr]

Re: early 70's johnson command center

I found the other thread asking the same question...performed the sign in and was in my own little world, anyway, replacing a few things will start a proper thread.

 

[Bondo]

Re: early 70's johnson command center

Good Morning,

Looking to split the control box case to install new ignition swith. Removed bottom cable housing cover and shift lever...What else to split case?

Thanks,

Scott

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... Without a Picture, yer shootin' in the dark,...

Early 70s ain't much of an Id...

I'll move this to the Johnny/ Rude outboard forum for ya...

 

[smohr]

Re: early 70's johnson command center

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... Without a Picture, yer shootin' in the dark,...

Early 70s ain't much of an Id...

I'll move this to the Johnny/ Rude outboard forum for ya...

Thanks,
I will post a pic in a bit.

 

[smohr]

Re: early 70's johnson command center




My problem with the ignition started when i trailed my boat. stopped vehicle and starter was running with no key..was told it was my ignition switch, so installed a new one using their skematic and so helpful comments here.

All terminals are connected as followed;

Red to B terminal

Blacks to m (screw in boss)

Black/yellow to M (metal post)

Purples to A

White to "I" for ignition (old switch was hooked to "s") no "S"terminal on new switch

Hooked up battery and when i turned key to on position starter turned over. I did not turn key all the way to start mode.

Could it be back at the starter?


Also installing new control cables pre 79 control box on a 79 evinrude 55 model # 55975 C

 

[smohr]

Re: early 70's johnson command center

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My problem with the ignition started when i trailed my boat. stopped vehicle and starter was running with no key..was told it was my ignition switch, so installed a new one using their skematic and so helpful comments here.

All terminals are connected as followed;

Red to B terminal

Blacks to m (screw in boss)

Black/yellow to M (metal post)

Purples to A

White to "I" for ignition (old switch was hooked to "s") no "S"terminal on new switch

Hooked up battery and when i turned key to on position starter turned over. I did not turn key all the way to start mode.

Could it be back at the starter?


Also installing new control cables pre 79 control box on a 79 evinrude 55 model # 55975 C

I figured it out i think..New switch has an "I". old one an "A". So on new switch purple acc. wires to the "I" (Ignition) and the white wire to the "s". My problem was I put the purple wires on a molding stamp "A" which actually was the choke and the white on the "I" which gave me the starter engaging as soon as I turned the key on!

Starts and runs, toggle choke is working to.

Now the list is down to

replacing coils
carb kits
control cables, which is my next issue!