SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

[LOSTBOATER72]

HELP ME PLEASE...<br />SINCE I HAD NO RESPONSE FROM MY PREVIOUS POSTING. I ATTEMPTED TO DRILL OUT THE RIVETS IN MY SHIFT CASING WHICH WAS PLASTIC. EVEN BEING CAREFUL, THE AGE OF THE BOX CAUSED IT TO BREAK AND NOW I DEFINATELY NEED TO BUY A NEW SHIFT BOX(THIS IS A SMALL OVAL SHAPED SPRING LOADED SWITCH IN THE FORWARD PORTION OF THE SHIFT BOX. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP AS MY BOAT IS USELESS WITHOUT THIS PART AND IT WAS RUNNING SO WELL EXCEPT FOR THIS STICKING SHIFT BOX BEFORE IT BROKE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE...<br /> SINCERELY,<br />IN DIRE NEED TO ASSISTANCE...

 

[dicktaber]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

Hi, just recently had the same problem with my 1972 50 HP Johnson. The switch cost me about $84 and is available at most Johnson dealers. Installation is straightforward, but just cut and solder one wire at a time. I can hook you up with at least two dealers in my (Chicago) area if you can't find it locally. If you are really stuck I'll go back to the place where I bought mine and find you the part number and the dealer's address/phone number/etc. Email me if I can help. ****_taber@hotmail.com <br />Good luck, Rich

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I HAVE NOT CHECKED WITH LOCAL JOHNSON DEALERS. I LIVE IN SACRAMENTO, CA AND JUST PURCHASED THE BOAT FROM A FAMILY MEMBER.. ARE YOU SURE IT IS THE SAME SWITCH I AM TALKING ABOUT. MY SECLOC MANUAL SHOWS MY "SHIFT BOX" WHICH CONTAINS THE SHIFT SWITCH I AM LOOKING FOR IS FOR 60HP 1970-71, 85 HP 1970 AND 1972, 100HP 1971-72, 115HP 1970, 125HP 1971-72?<br /><br />THANKS AGAIN, LOSTBOATER72

 

[dicktaber]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

Considering you didn't tell me the HP, I can't be sure. Mine's a 1972 50HP. The switch is in the lower forward corner of the throttle quadrant, is held down by 2 screws, is oval in shape, and has a small arm with a roller sticking upward. Five wires come out of the body of the switch housing; if I remember correctly there are two white, one blue, one purple, and one green.

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

I am sorry about the HP thing. I am certain it is the exact same part that I am looking for. I put in three requests all over the net and got one response for the Whole shift box for $150. The box is in mint, the switch was sticking that is all. I still have not had a chance to check around as working at a bank do not really have to much time during the week. Thank You and I will be in contact...

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

I have only located one "dealer" of Johnson Parts in Denver, IN which has this part and it is $90 and they are not responding to my requests on arrangements to purchase. Which dealer did you purchase yours from and do you happen to have a phone number? I am in dire need of this in order to get the boat back in operation and no shop around my area, Sacramento, CA has it. Thanks in advance....

 

[scarchest]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

you didnt say whether you had a manual or<br />push button control box, but either way I may have a good used one. I I do you can have it at 1/2 retail plus frgt

 

[dicktaber]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

I got my switch from Denna's Lawn and Sports, 560 N York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106 Phone is (630) 766-5019.<br /><br />The other place that said they had one was Ahlstrand Marine, their web address is http://www.ahlstrand-marine.com/ phone (847) 949-8899. Ahlstrand had it in stock but was up the road a piece, Denna had to order it (took about three days) butthey're almost on my way home from work and are good folks. About $84 either place. <br /><br />Found both of these at http://www.johnsonoutboards.com/ <br /> you can put in your zip and it will locate dealers in your area. Good luck and let me know how it works out, Rich

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

Scarchest...<br /><br />So far the price as noted in previous postings is $84-$90. How much total to send to Sacramento, CA via prority or overnight? I am wanting the part ASAP. The shift box is a Hydro-electric shift box out of a 72 Johnson 125hp. The Control box is a push button on top to shift. The shift switch should be the same...<br /><br />Please write back ASAP ...<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Dire need

 

[scarchest]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

Lost<br />If you have a manual control, not push button<br />for foward, neutral, reverse, and it is a three wire switch, I have one, let me know<br /><br />Scar

 

[LOSTBOATER72]

Re: SHIFT SWITCH 1972 JOHNSON HYDRO-ELECTRIC

Thanks to the both of you!!<br /><br /> Today I located a local dealer which is ordering my part for about $84 which it will be a few days to a week before receiving but thanks again.. The help is/was really appreciated....<br /> lost