installing a kill switch

[rockytop93]

I have a 1960 johnson 40 hp. when I got the engine, it didnt have any wiring to it. I built my own wiring harness. My question is how can I install a kill switch? Do I need to run wires from the points thru a swich to ground? Thanks in advance, Allen

 

[Vic.S]

Re: installing a kill switch

Assuming you have a stop button wire a suitable kill swich in parallel with it.

 

[Xcusme]

Re: installing a kill switch

Yup, the kill circuit basically shorts both sets of points together through a Normally Open switch. Run a single wire from each set of points to the switch.

 

[rockytop93]

Re: installing a kill switch

I have a 1960 johnson 40 hp. when I got the engine, it didnt have any wiring to it. I built my own wiring harness. My question is how can I install a kill switch? Do I need to run wires from the points thru a swich to ground? Thanks in advance, Allen

 

[rockytop93]

Re: installing a kill switch

Good, will give it a try. Shouldnt be all that difficult. Allen