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Offline Smossy

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #60 on: July 29, 2017, 05:12:01 PM »
I tried to find any other way to start this, I take it needs a key?

Looks like you will need a new ignition switch.  They are about $20-$25. 
Are they pretty specific to each model or universal??
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #61 on: July 29, 2017, 05:58:55 PM »
I tried to find any other way to start this, I take it needs a key?

Looks like you will need a new ignition switch.  They are about $20-$25. 
Are they pretty specific to each model or universal??

Just Google "1983 OMC ignition switch"

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #62 on: July 29, 2017, 06:19:46 PM »
Welcome to the joys of new boat ownership.  Also interesting to hear how a free boat can lead to spending a couple hundred bucks.

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #63 on: July 29, 2017, 06:48:16 PM »
How would I bypass the key ignition on the throttle, does anyone have an idea?  I doubt it comes out of the throttle to be replaced.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #64 on: July 29, 2017, 10:04:22 PM »
You can open the control box pull the lock cylinder and remove the tumblers. Then it will start with any key, screw driver, or replace it with a switch.

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #65 on: July 29, 2017, 10:30:42 PM »
I tried to find any other way to start this, I take it needs a key?

The keys are universal. A John Deere key filed down will probably fit it.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #66 on: July 29, 2017, 10:33:42 PM »
You can open the control box pull the lock cylinder and remove the tumblers. Then it will start with any key, screw driver, or replace it with a switch.

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I forgot a key on my yearly banks lake trip. Found a key that fit and worked in Wilber at the hardware store. But, you will never be able to rewire the controls. Don't even try. Wont work
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #67 on: July 29, 2017, 10:36:59 PM »
I've done this all before. I'd you don't have the motor running perfectly right now without everything else....stop. You're in too deep.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #68 on: July 29, 2017, 10:39:17 PM »
I've done this all before. I'd you don't have the motor running perfectly right now without everything else....stop. You're in too deep.
Can't run the motor if I don't have a key to start it.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #69 on: July 29, 2017, 10:47:50 PM »
I've done this all before. I'd you don't have the motor running perfectly right now without everything else....stop. You're in too deep.
Can't run the motor if I don't have a key to start it.
it is just an ignition switch.can be picked up at any boat dealer for 20 30 bucks.yes smossy uopu can take the plastick nut that holds that key switch to the housing off.contact 2 of the wires with say a screw driver and if starter is good battery is charged it will turn over.if it will run it will even start  :tup:
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #70 on: July 29, 2017, 11:30:36 PM »
I've done this all before. I'd you don't have the motor running perfectly right now without everything else....stop. You're in too deep.
Can't run the motor if I don't have a key to start it.
it is just an ignition switch.can be picked up at any boat dealer for 20 30 bucks.yes smossy uopu can take the plastick nut that holds that key switch to the housing off.contact 2 of the wires with say a screw driver and if starter is good battery is charged it will turn over.if it will run it will even start  :tup:
Thanks I'll give it a try. I have a fresh battery to.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #71 on: July 30, 2017, 01:57:04 AM »
I tried to find any other way to start this, I take it needs a key?

Looks like you will need a new ignition switch.  They are about $20-$25. 
Are they pretty specific to each model or universal??

Just Google "1983 OMC ignition switch"

Is it the Push to choke "OMC Push-to-Choke Ignition Switch"

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Sierra MP39760 3-Position Ignition Switch, This has the six prongs and push to choke.

And if it is not a direct replacement I will send you the $20.00

I will take it one step further if you want, Send me your address and I will buy it and have it sent to your address and then you send me $20.00. You have my address I have decals that were mailed to me.

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #72 on: July 30, 2017, 02:58:57 AM »
Part is ordered.

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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #73 on: July 30, 2017, 03:12:50 AM »
Thanks dave. Owe ya.
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Re: So picking up a boat today...
« Reply #74 on: August 03, 2017, 12:22:33 PM »
Is it running yet?


 


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