Kill Switch

[Tin Can]

I need to install a lanyard type kill switch on my outboard. It's an older Johnson 20hp. Where would I even look to find one and how are they installed? I believe the motor is an 84 or 85. I need it so I can fish a small tourney coming up. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[DeltaDan]

Tie a rope around your igniton coil wire -- and then thread it through your pants loops.





.....You just may have to run with your engine cowling off for the day.

[Tin Can]

Thanks for that super helpful reply.

[Tin Can]

So I am looking around online and see kits for these things. Are they universal? Do you just remove the push button kill switch and install this one? I just want to order the correct thing.

[uglystyx]

call c&c marine in modesto. i got mine from there. pretty easy to hook up. just tap some wires. not exactly sure what colors you need to tap into since i don't know how your ign is set up. ask the techs over at their shop for advise. they were pretty helpful to me.

[Tin Can]

It's going to be different that yours. Mine is a tiller steer outboard. No key, no console.

[Smile_n_Jax]

Get a switch, mount it where it's convenient and tap it into one of the wires on the coil. That should work.

[Tin Can]

I just took it apart and it looks pretty easy to replace the push button kill switch with the clip/lanyard type. Looks like a universal one will work just fine. Thanks for the replies.