A new day, so I’ll try my response again, and hopefully not
have to edit and lose it all.
Regarding the Safety Switch. In testing it yesterday,
I found that it was “closed” at “Start” position and
slower speeds. Is the Safety Switch the evolution
of the prior mercury switches that prevent starting
above “Start” speeds?
I did not test the Over-speed Vacuum switch, but will
do what I can today, although I don’t have a vacuum
pump. I presume the switch is “normally open” and
“closes” only during high vacuum occurrences?
Are the center and lower left wire post contact
points across the internal switch?
With all the above assumptions, I still don’t understand
the “logic” on how the two switches work together. HELP!
Frank, after looking at the photo of the original
coils, I see you’re correct, the kill switch wires
did go under the coils. Guess I’ll have to backtrack
a little there.
Regarding the Fuel Saver Rod, it may or may not be
adjusted correctly, but I went by the book, albeit
for a similar looking 40 hp Johnson, not a Gale.
I didn’t understand how it worked, until I realized
the throttle “snapped” into full speed position
at a certain point, and then one could back off on
the throttle some and have the magneto remain at
full advance. Is this the idea?
Thanks again!
Prepare to be boarded!