- This topic has 7 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 6 months ago by
.
-
Posts
-
I may have spent more time researching and looking for the parts to put together the remote steering for my 8HP Johnson/Evinrude than anything else so far. The “Remote Control Adapter Kit” (5000521) is not available as a new part, I have been looking everywhere for new and used for at least a year.
I resorted to fabricating the parts, but without anything to pattern after it looked like I need to find a shift lever (0336463). I did end up buying almost all of the other significant pieces, but I am still stuck on needing the specs for the shift lever.
Is is possible that someone could get the detailed measurements for me? The same adapter kit of parts was used on all OMC 5, 6 and 8 HP models from 1991 through 2004.
I will likely try to fabricate the part from aluminum, or If I can find the resources I might have it 3D printed.
Rick
I am still looking for a OMC shift lever (336463) used to connect the shift control cable in the motor. Thanks for sending the lever you found, but it I just realized that was the similar lever for the throttle that mounts next to it.
If anyone has one that might be able to send me detailed measurements, I would like to fabricate one, and possibly more for anyone else in need of one.
I am nearing completion of my boat and hope to have it ready or at least running for the Governors Cup and Midwinters.
Rick Loewn
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere #500
Hi Rick,
The part you are looking for has become extremely difficult to find. When you do find one you will pay through the nose. Many CCWBRA racers, myself included, simple use the shift lever on the motor.
I hope that you get to the Governor’s Cup! Have fun.
Thanks for the info, but I made one last effort and found a kit available from Marine Depot. I have it installed and working great!
Rick Loewn
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere #500
Rick,
Can you send me the web site for Marine Depot? I keep finding an aquarium company. Thanks.Lou Linden
Mrs. Smirnoff #66Sorry, it was MarineEngine.com. My bad! I slipped up on that because I used to deal with the Depot in a previous hobby.
As I’m sure you know, they are one of the three internet dealers that will always come up on a google search but seldom have the parts in stock you are looking for. As I continued to search I suddenly found one listed by two of the online dealers. When I called to make sure they really had it, it was in a different warehouse. It might have easily been another dealers stock, but I was able to get it.
Do you have any of the needed parts? What do you need and for what year and HP?
Rick
Thanks RIck. Last week I purchased an ’87 Evinrude 6, Model # E6RCUD. I have nothing yet in the way of throttle/gearshift or steering adapter. My boat was only raced twice before it went into a garage in 2012. It has a wheel and pulleys but no throttle/gearshift lever or control cables.
The parts I was trying to locate were for a ’93 up model. The parts for your older style ’87 will likely be more available. I also have an ’89 7.5 HP model which has the angled engine cowl like yours and I think you will find that it uses the same parts. I managed to find a #0431840 kit of parts on eBay for about $40 which will connect both the throttle and shift cables to your engine. Looking for that part on eBay today, you might not be as lucky as I was on the price, it is about $100-$140 right now. I am finding that it is common to have as much or more $ invested in controls as you do a motor at times. For the adapter kit reference, see this. You can download the installation instructions PDF file here.
I would recommend to use a Uflex B47 (light grey) or B49 (black) control box. I believe you will need C14 cables for ’79 up engines and a K23 Connection Kit to adapt the cables.
I used Uflex C14x05 cables which are 5′ length. Several racers I talked to thought they might be too short, but I found them to work OK. I was not able to anchor them to the cockpit side, but they work well. Most dealers don’t stock the 5′ so I had to have them special ordered, but I did find some available on eBay
The vintage control boxes go for way too much money and some are not as interchangeable with different motors as the Uflex are. There are two OMC control boxes- 0381371 and 0173286 that look almost the same but are different where the cable ends connect.
Rick
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.