Hi, I have a 1980 Johnson 15hp. The other day I tried to force the shifting lever into gear and ended up breaking the plastic piece that holds the shifting link in place to make contact with the neutral start switch. I was wondering if that switch is a mandatory item on this engine? Is there any way to disable it, so that the engine will start while in any gear? I noticed a red wire leading to that switch. If I simply cut that wire, would the engine still start regardless of what gear it was in? If so, I would imagine that this would be the quickest solution, as my father and me were planing on taking it out this sunday. Just didn't want to do more damage than I've already done without consulting some people who I'm sure have a lot more insight that I do. Thanks in advanced for your help.