Re: my 55hp johnson wont cut off
What year is your motor--or is that why you need to find the model number? I have a 1978 55 Johnson and my model number/specification plate is on the right side of the transom clamp (when standing behind the motor)in a square depression of the transom clamp itself. If it's like mine, it'll be something like 7855ESL (I can't remember the order exactly, but it's a string of numbers and letters like that, where 78 is the year (like mine) 55 is the HP, etc. I have a big "C" at the end of mind which I'm told makes it a commercial lower unit, but I really can't vouch for that one.<br /><br />Anyway, that's where the model number is.<br /><br />As far as the not shutting off problem. Mine did that about years ago, and the problem was that the keyswitch in the throttle/shift control failed. It was easy to tell, because when my father opened the control box, the thing keyswitch fell out in a couple dozen pieces.<br /><br />It could also be that you have a shorted wire near the wiring terminal block on the motor head. Couldn't hurt to check.<br /><br />You probably ought to get yourself a manual, though, cause if it's one of those "unknown electrical problems" you're gonna need it.<br /><br />Good Luck.
