in search of obsolete switch

[jfb]

I have a 1988 Mercurser 3.0L with an Alpha 1 drive.<br /><br />I am looking for the SHIFT INTERRUPTER or CUT OUT SWITCH p/n 39670A28. This sits on the rocker cover and disables the starting (coil?) circuit if trying to start the engine while in gear.<br /><br />Mercruser parts as well as Mercury parts express both do not stock this part any longer. It is obsolete.<br /><br />Anyone out there know of a replacement part number? Thanks in advance.

 

[achris]

Re: in search of obsolete switch

The part refers to a service bulletin (02-01).<br /><br />I think the new number is 87-814281A5 if you have a stamped steel rocker cover or 87-19752A3 is you have a cast aluminium cover, but PLEASE check this number first.<br /><br />Chris............

 

[qystan]

Re: in search of obsolete switch

The replacement is the entire shift plate assembly, switch, arm, lever, the works. Just went through that recently. <br /><br />Its not a high failure item. Re-confirm that the switch isn't working. With engine running, depress plunger, it engine dies, its working fine.