1962 super seahorse electromatic 40 hp RK 24 L starter issue

[gary cooper jr]

i haven't posed in a long time because my motor has been running like a top thanks to you guys, but on a recent trip to the UP fishing, my motor started running bad, so I shut it down and put it on the boat lift for inspection, when I tried to start it, nothing no click, nothing, so I pull started it, it started right up, but it will not shift into reverse, or forward. when I jump the solenoid the starter works as it should. can the starter solenoid effect the electric shift??? I'm lost

 

[racerone]

No the starter solenoid should have no effect on electric shift.----Is the generator working properly , yes , no or not sure ?

 

[F_R]

Fuse.

EDIT: I take that back. I lost my diagram in the computer crash, but I don't think the shift/solenoid/ign switch is fused.

But I still suggest corroded battery cable connectors or the plug-in connection in the junction box. Possible bad key switch also. Or something of that nature.

 

[jimmbo]

Wiring diagram. but it doesn't show the shift switch in the control box
https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/61_66_40HP.jpg

Here's another on page 59
http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/images/a/a7/Evinrudeservice002.pdf

Here is one that's about the best on the Electric Shift, and a whole bunch of other stuff on the early 40 hps
http://boatinfo.no/lib/johnson/manuals/1922-1964johnson.html#/500

 

[jimmbo]

Oops:embarassed:. the one on Page 59 while not for an electric shift, it does show wiring for a generator equipped motor