Kill switch for old Evinrude 3.3?

TomKat · 20 May 2012, 21:25

Hi

I have recently acquired a rather lovely old (new in 1991) 2 stroke Evinrude 3.3HP engine to use with my Tinker Tramp. It currently has a push to stop button (open circuit made to earth to stop).

I want to convert it to a lanyard killswitch. I have one of the generic eBay ones but unfortunately the hole to locate the switch is quite recessed. Does anyone know of any extended ones to suit these older 2 stroke engines? It is the same body as a lot of the older small engines, my Merc 2.2 is identical.

I could hack the front panel and bond something else in but its in such lovely original condition that I cant bring my self to do it!

Any pointers would be most appreciated.

DM · 20 May 2012, 22:09

This any good.

TomKat · 20 May 2012, 22:34

Too short. I have the same kind of thing - needs to extend another 20mm or so.

TomKat · 20 May 2012, 23:12

this is a pic of the front of the Merc which is the same

as you can see the kill button is recessed into the panel. With a 'normal' panel kill switch the button is recessed and lanyard can't be placed on the switch.

Chris · 21 May 2012, 06:51

I just mounted mine on the side of the case and left the kill switch in place.

TomKat · 21 May 2012, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

I just mounted mine on the side of the case and left the kill switch in place.

Probably the best option, cant bring myself to desecrate this OB, the chap I bought it from has lavished love on it since 1991! Ah well safety first!