ignition switch

[mike n]

1963 evinrude 40hp.i need an ignition switch.where can i get one for a reasonable price.thanks

mn

[Mumbles]

Ebay is probably as good a place as any.

https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R4 … h&_sacat=0

[mike n]

is a starter switch for a points ignition different than one with a newer style electronic type ignition?

mn

[frankr]

In the context of the way you asked the question, both take the same ignition switch.

But the real question is not the points, but where it gets it’s electricity from. If it gets it from the battery, it still may have points, but that is not the kind you want. Your 40 and modern CD ignition both generate their own electricity to power the ignition system, so same switch applies. Fearing adding to the confusion, there are (were) Cd ignitions that were battery powered and had points. Oog.

[mercuryspecialist]

Hello, I sent you a private message about he keyed ignition switch.

Thanks,
Joe

[mike n]

thank you.i am an auto mechanic and work on outboards as a hobby.i see that points outboards connect the points together to shut off the engine so i think it would be opposite of an automotive switch.i just dont want to buy the wrong type of switch

mn

[outbdnut2]

quote wrenchero:

is a starter switch for a points ignition different than one with a newer style electronic type ignition?

The aftermarket manual I have shows all 1963 40 HP have standard magneto ignition, whether it has the electric push-button shift or not. The contacts in the run position are open and they short the points together in the off position. Some models back then had a "Hot" idiot light that lit if the motor overheated. If yours has this, the ignition switch also needs a contact from the ignition switch that makes to connect the battery to the hot light circuit when running – or you could forget the idiot light. Of course there is a contact to connect the battery to the starter solenoid while cranking.(Note the solenoid looks like a Ford part but it’s wired different inside to the small terminals – do not sub Ford part.

There are a bunch of reasonably priced ignition switches onthe market, but online, they do not often tell you if the contacts make or break when running. Some have two sets of contacts so can be wired either way. Below is a link to some, but you will probably have to call to see which does what you want. Some are intended for I/O setups with car engines, and some newer outboards need contacts closed, some open.

Here are some switches – one or more of the Sierra switches will likely be right:

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/keywords.ignition%20switch–searched.1–filter.prod_name?q=ignition%20switch&s=sol

Here is the diagram – ignore the generator stuff if you don’t have one:

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[garry-in-michigan]

This is what I have – – – 😉

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