push button shift control

[luvmychrysler]

Hell all, thanks for your help on my last posting. I did get the motor up and running again. It was the safety switch which grounds the solenoid to the engine block. <br /><br />I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get the push button shift control for my 1971 Evinrude 50hp. It is a three button shift control original part # 0279090. I was told it is no longer available from the dealer...any suggestions?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />keith

 

[CATransplant]

Re: push button shift control

eBay or an outboard junkyard, like tcoutboard.com. Finding a good one may be a bit dicey. All of them are 30 years old or older, since OMC dropped the electric shift concept in the 1970s.<br /><br />I see them on eBay from time to time, but there's not always one available. tcoutboard may well have one for you, though.<br /><br />It is possible to make your own, using nothing more complicated than a two way switch with a center off position.

 

[luvmychrysler]

Re: push button shift control

thanks for the advice I may give that a try...

 

[Dhadley]

Re: push button shift control

You gotta watch them close too. The one for a hydro-electric looks just like the one for a straight electric shift. But the buttons - obviously - work different.