This is my first post, so if this question has already been answered, please just send me a link. If not, then here goes. I just replaced the wood floors, started as a carpet replacement, now I'm into a major refurbishment, but thats another story.
There are 4 rocker switches on my console, I know one is the Bilge pump, off, on, and auto as I replaced the pump last year. One is Lights, not sure about the other2, the labels have faded away long ago. I would like to have them all set to the original original configuration. Does anyone with a similar boat know what they should each control starting left to right?
Also, while I have the console dissasembled, are there any recommended mods that other members have made that would be worth investing the time one while I have access to everything?
One problem I would like to address is the safety shut off lanyard, I knew it did not work, now I know that the connectors had beed pulled appart right behind the switch itseld, I checked the switch and it has continuity when the lanyard is on and no continuity when it is pulled off. I reconnected the wiring and ran the motor, but when I pulled the lanyard off, the motor did not stop. It is a 40hp Johnson Tracker, I have not yet looked under the cowling to see if I can see whats wrong, but I dont know what to look for and all my time is being spent recarpeting, drilling out pop rivets, removing waterlogged floatation foam, and trying to make notes about how all the parts are supposed to go back together now that I cant see the rivet holes or any of the previous marks on the old carpet that gave away how they were suposed to fit back together!
I just hope I can figure that part out. I really would like the safety lanyard to work correctly and to label all the console switches. Was considering adding an auxilliary power supply (cigarette lighter style) socket on the console, and maybe a radio for when just riding the lake and not fishing. Not sure about location of the unit or speakers, or if I really want to go that route.
Anyone who has any help or ideas is welcome to share them with me, especially if they have already gone thru this ordeal and can share their knowledge of what works and what doesnt, and whats not worth the effort! Just at the point where I need to decide if I want to dissconect the wiring and steering from the console, or just cut a slit in the side pannel so I can remove it and re-carpet and replace without the headache of disconecting all that stuff going to the console.
Better stop now and see if I get any repplies. I have taken photos of the job in progress but have not looked into how to post, or even if anyone would be interested as Ive seen a few other members complete the same job and posted lots of photos. They were lucky enough to be indoors while completing their project. I cant fit the boat anywhere in a three car garage, just no room, thats probably my next project.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share. Lee in VA, 10 mins from Claytor Lake and the New River.
There are 4 rocker switches on my console, I know one is the Bilge pump, off, on, and auto as I replaced the pump last year. One is Lights, not sure about the other2, the labels have faded away long ago. I would like to have them all set to the original original configuration. Does anyone with a similar boat know what they should each control starting left to right?
Also, while I have the console dissasembled, are there any recommended mods that other members have made that would be worth investing the time one while I have access to everything?
One problem I would like to address is the safety shut off lanyard, I knew it did not work, now I know that the connectors had beed pulled appart right behind the switch itseld, I checked the switch and it has continuity when the lanyard is on and no continuity when it is pulled off. I reconnected the wiring and ran the motor, but when I pulled the lanyard off, the motor did not stop. It is a 40hp Johnson Tracker, I have not yet looked under the cowling to see if I can see whats wrong, but I dont know what to look for and all my time is being spent recarpeting, drilling out pop rivets, removing waterlogged floatation foam, and trying to make notes about how all the parts are supposed to go back together now that I cant see the rivet holes or any of the previous marks on the old carpet that gave away how they were suposed to fit back together!
I just hope I can figure that part out. I really would like the safety lanyard to work correctly and to label all the console switches. Was considering adding an auxilliary power supply (cigarette lighter style) socket on the console, and maybe a radio for when just riding the lake and not fishing. Not sure about location of the unit or speakers, or if I really want to go that route.
Anyone who has any help or ideas is welcome to share them with me, especially if they have already gone thru this ordeal and can share their knowledge of what works and what doesnt, and whats not worth the effort! Just at the point where I need to decide if I want to dissconect the wiring and steering from the console, or just cut a slit in the side pannel so I can remove it and re-carpet and replace without the headache of disconecting all that stuff going to the console.
Better stop now and see if I get any repplies. I have taken photos of the job in progress but have not looked into how to post, or even if anyone would be interested as Ive seen a few other members complete the same job and posted lots of photos. They were lucky enough to be indoors while completing their project. I cant fit the boat anywhere in a three car garage, just no room, thats probably my next project.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share. Lee in VA, 10 mins from Claytor Lake and the New River.