reverse is forward and vise versa

[kenk]

I installed a new switch in my control box, carefully matching green to green blue to blue and purple to purple. Took is out yesterday and when I shifted into reverse the boat when forward and vise versa when in forward the boat went into reverse.<br /><br />Is it possible the wires were different. This is for a 71 Johnson 60 hp w/ hydro-electric shift. I don't mind so much using reverse for forward but I don't think you can get to WOT this way. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[TimW]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

I don't think anything would be hurt by just switching the wires. Sounds to me like the factory might have wired a batch backwards.

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Is your battery hooked up properly?<br /><br />TMD

 

[kenk]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Yes my battery is hooked up correct. According to the repair manual:<br /><br />Green = Neutral<br />Blue = Reverse<br />Purple = Forward<br /><br />I tried switching the wires in the control box for the blue and purple wire and I had no neutral. I believe the wires are messed up. Has anyone bought a replacement switch and found out the same thing.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Keep in mind that neutral is power to the green wire and reverse is power to both the green and blue wire.<br /><br />No power to both is forward.

 

[papasage]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

shift diod could be bad

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Ken.... I don't know which shift switch you purchased, but there are two different type electric shift lower units and the switches do not interchange.<br />---------------<br /><br />Straight Electric Shift (1962 to 1970/72.. somewhere in there)<br /><br />12v to Green = Forward<br />12v to Blue = Reverse<br />No voltage applied = Neutral<br />Purple = 12 volt supply<br /><br />-----------------------<br /><br />Hydro Electric Shift (1968 to 1972)<br /><br />12v to Green = Neutral<br />12v to both Blue & Green = Reverse<br />No voltage aplied to Green or Blue = Forward<br />Purple = 12 volt supply<br /><br />Hopefully this gives you something to work with.

 

[kenk]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Thanks Jim and others that does help. I have the hydro-electric shift but I didn't check which shift switch I bought. I will try moving the 12v purple supply around until I get the correct shift response.

 

[kenk]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Jim,

 

[kenk]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Jim, <br />I did get the electrical shift switch instead of the hydro electric shift. I cut the end connector off so I could wire it inside of the shift box, sending it back is not an option. Is there a way to make this one work or do I chalk this up to "new boat owners learning experience".

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Unless you want me to start calling you Henry, try to remember that my name is Joe, not Jim.<br /><br />Frankly Ken, I have no idea if that switch can be rewired to operate your shift setup or not. However, you've nothing to lose by trying.<br /><br />Just keep my notes handy as to what voltage goes where to do what. Good Luck.

 

[Hooty]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Using Jim's err I mean Joe's notes, it will be a lot eaiser using a vom rather then practicing on the gear box itself. <br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[kenk]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

Sorry Joe, I was talking to a gentlemen named Jim on the phone the same time I was posting the message.

 

[AUGIDAWG]

Re: reverse is forward and vise versa

If the wires are all correct, remember a 2-stroke will run backwards just fine if the timing is off.