OK, I have verified Don’s explanation of how it works. The neutral switch does go to ground through the switch mounting bracket when the gearshift is in neutral, thus providing the ground connection to the starter solenoid. I tested the operation of my neutral switch and it is working correctly – the switch shows zero resistance with the switch plunger depressed like it would be with the motor in neutral.
I realized that in all my motor restorations, this is the first one I’ve done with factory electric starting and charging, so I don’t quite fully understand everything I know about it yet! Glad I had the help of everyone here or I could have really made a mess of things!
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp
“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."
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