Evinrude Control Box

[bcomer]

This summer I took my control box apart to replace the ignition switch. When I tried to put it back together I could not get the spring and ball bearing back. I believe it acts as the detent while shifting.<br /><br />Any suggestions on how to get the ball and spring back in when assembling the contol box?<br /><br />BTW it is an Evinrude control box. 1978 85HP Evinrude.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Evinrude Control Box

Have the components on that side of the control box asembled as they should be. Remove the plate/cover that enclosed the spring/ball. Have the throttle/shift cam aligned in the neutral position so that the detent in the plastic cam is aligned with the spring holder.<br /><br />Install the ball, then the spring, then while holding the spring down (if needed), install the cover plate and screw.