Hydro-electric drive

papion007

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I have a 1969 Johnson 55 h/p motor and a Glas-Tex boat I need to replace Hydro-electric drive shifter.Can anyone please send me in the right direction to purchase one (new or used).<br />Thanks so much.<br /> Papion007
 

WillyBWright

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Re: Hydro-electric drive

Look on eBay. New switches were terribly expensive when they were available. I assume you're talking about the shift switch in the remote control? Make sure it's for the right kind of electric shift. Other models shifted differently and their circuitry is different. Your shifting is accomplished hydraulically insice the gearcase. Two electric solenoids operate valves which contol gearlube over a piston that moves the shifter. There is an oil pump in the nose of the gearcase to provide pressure. Switches wear out, few originals still work. If the gearcase was ever run dry or full of water, the oil pump may have grenaded. Then there are the solenoids which I've seen fail. Have you determied which is causing the problem?
 

JB

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Re: Hydro-electric drive

JohnnyRude trouble
 
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