OMC shift assist fix.

[rojoc]

Petronix recommended fix when installing electronic ignition on cobra and omc systems. Can anyone share their experience (good or bad) after installing the "FIX". I think it was NEWPORT DAVE that had posted last year on this topic and was curious as to results. Thanks in advance.

 

[newport dave]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

Here is the link to the thread from last year;<br /><br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=010211#000000 <br /><br />After hearing reports that it gets hot and not really being able to get an answer to the question of "how hot does it get?", I deceided to use a Pertronix compatiable shift assist module instead of using the "fix". So the one that I made sits unused and untested. I have since read a few reports from guys that have used the "fix" and they seem to say that it works ok.<br /><br />Dave

 

[rojoc]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

Newport Dave:Which compatiable shift assist are we talking about and who sells it? Thanks for the repley. Neil

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

Found one here...<br /><br />go2marine.com<br /> part# 90618<br /><br />Never used...alittle pricey for my budget.<br /><br />-JMW

 

[KaGee]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

I just bought a new ESA module from CDI/RAPAIR.<br /><br />I questioned the old one I had anyway. Order one that is Pertronix compatable and you will not have to do the mod. I downloaded a cross reference at Rapair dot comm.<br /><br />I ordered it through Boat Fix, as Iboats did not have it, but you may want to check with them first anyway.

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

Just found it on boatfix.com ($57.26)..have to search by part number<br />123-9898-P<br />Rapair CDI<br /><br />-JMW

 

[KaGee]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

I think the "P" is all they stock. It will work both ways.

 

[rojoc]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

So if I understand correctly, with the cdi 123-8989-p there is NO need for the infamous SHIFT ASSIST FIX? It just seems to simple to be true, but thanks again all. Neil

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: OMC shift assist fix.

Originally posted by rojoc:<br /> So if I understand correctly, with the cdi 123-8989-p there is NO need for the infamous SHIFT ASSIST FIX? It just seems to simple to be true, but thanks again all. Neil

Believe it!<br /><br />My ESA module was dead anyways, so I used the Rapair unit when installing Pertronix. I thought there were different ones for 4 cyl, 6 cyl, 8 cyl..so make sure you get the right one. Other than having to hack off the connector and use my dead ESA's connector (I won't say whether I crimped or soldered ), it was an easy install.<br />Reset the timing after install... mine was off a few degrees after Pertronix install.