Restoring 28 magnum
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Restoring 28 magnum
Im working on a 28 magnum that has twin SB TRS with merc trans it has the morse controls with the elect shift I need a shift lever or would like to find the whole morse control for parts anybody out there that has one or knows where I can get one please let me know thanks, I want to keep it all org.
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The problem is those electric shifts. The style is no problem at all they are everywere. If you want you can take the electric shift out of your transmision and swap them to Mechanical shift. This is in my opinion preffered for two reasons. One is that it is a mechanical movement now and we all know how electronics are on boats. Second is the electric shift can take a while to shift so if you need it fast you are bumming. The machanical one it shifts almost instantly.
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hey sylvester, any chance i could stop out an take a look at that magnum. i am a huge fan of them and have been looking for a 27 sport for some time. i always enjoy looking at the other models and have never had a chance to see a 28 (maltese ?)
by the way a friend of mine has a morse control off his 87 fountain and i think he would sell it if that helps ( dont know if it is electric though)
by the way a friend of mine has a morse control off his 87 fountain and i think he would sell it if that helps ( dont know if it is electric though)
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Thanks guys but the owner wants to keep it all original. "glassdave" give me a call the boat will be here for a week or so and I know where there is a sport for sale if your interested. 419 837 2088.
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Merc still sells the mechanical shift conversion kits, but hang on to your wallet! They are ridiculously priced. Also, if you ever need a replacement electric-shift motor, they can't be repaired, and they are NLA. I got lucky when my TRS MercTrans electric shift-motor burned out, Scott at Intense Marine in Miami sold me a good used unit for cheap.