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dizzyspots
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HELP! Forgot Evinrude key 300 miles from home
HELP fellow nomads...in Yuma, headed across at San Luis this morning....Dumbchit moment..left the key to the Evinrude at Home in Vail, AZ...internet
search shows it takes a "77 series" key..(1987 Evinrude 140)...any sources along my route thru Yuma to San Felipe to Gonzaga...any other key work (Ace
Hardware, etc)
Thanks
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John M
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All I could find
Fisher’s Landing Resort
10882 N SWEDE WAY
YUMA AZ 85365
Phone: (928) 343-2776
We have a full-service shop that can handle repairs
on most boats and offers incidental sales of parts,
boat accessories.
Doesn't sound too promising for parts, but they might have more info.
With all the boat stuff in San Felipe I bet there might be something there?
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dizzyspots
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That was my thought as well...head south as planned and look for help in San Felipe...found a couple of marine stores in Yuma...nearby...open at 0800
or take my chances in San Felipe...
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vandy
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The good news is that OMC only used 16 different key cuts for evinrude outboards ignitions in the 77 series.
Look for the two little numbers in the metal below your key slot.
Yuma should have a locksmith who may also just bypass your key or make it turn with a screwdriver, or even have a key...
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John M
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San Felipe business directory listing
For what it's worth
Key Doctor
Phone: (686) 577-2605
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dizzyspots
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the key blank is made by Pollack...they make most "generic" keys...cabinets, lawnmower etc..hoping to find hardware, locksmith or marine place that
opens soon...typing this from the hotel computer...
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vandy
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can't hurt to call the 24-hour emergency locksmith place
928-580-2775
Well, it might sting your wallet...
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John M
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Yuma Marine opens at 8:00
Yuma Marine Inc
Address: 2175 E 16th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone (928) 344-2498
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
[Edited on 10-31-2013 by John M]
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dizzyspots
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Thanks for the replies...I'll grab breakfast and then try Yuma Marine...Mike
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deanfootlong
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pop the ignition wires out and figure out which ones start it. no need for a key.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by deanfootlong
pop the ignition wires out and figure out which ones start it. no need for a key. |
This is the best advice, if you arent going to be down there for months. Try and secure some "jumpers" (12 gauge or so wire with small alligator clips
at each end). Ideally, the alligator clips should have some plastic insulating covers over them. These will allow you to hot wire it and easily
connect and disconnect when needed. You might not even need to remove the existing wires. Just back the ignition key assembly out of the dash and the
connections at the back may be exposed enough to get the alligator clips on them.
And if you arent sure how to do it, in the immortal words of Gustavo Arellano.............ASK A MEXICAN.
For the key option, exhaust all possibilites in Yuma first. While a local in San Felipe may have the knowledge and the equipment, stocking keys (or
anything) is often the problem in Mexico.
[Edited on 10-31-2013 by Hook]
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Wonderful Nomad assistance! 
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chuckie
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I had the same problem just bought a similar automotive ignition set with keys, and swapped out the whole thing...
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Rude ignition switch
Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a
rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical
systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor
has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any
half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET
!! K&T
[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a
rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical
systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor
has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any
half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET
!! K&T
[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw] |
good advise,,, I am assuming you will cross at San Luis
this locksmith is on Hwy 95 on your way
G/T locksmith,,, 2868 S. ave B ( hwy 95)
344-0330
Yuma marine will not be able to help
another big locksmith shop
Burge Locksmith 850 e. 24th st 726-8643
don't waste your time on the other locksmith you mentioned
he is very limited, as he only works out of a small van
not very well stocked
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rts551
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Let me know, Dizzy, am leaving Vail on Sunday. Could bring the keys to Chapala on Monday.
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This is your best post, ever!
| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a
rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical
systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor
has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any
half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET
!! K&T
[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw] |
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Ahh...OOOOKAY!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sidamone
This is your best post, ever!
"Just the facts, ma'm" Sargent Friday talking !! |
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captkw
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WELL<update please
Looking for a good story
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dizzyspots
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well..we camped out at 0730 Thurs at Yuma Marine...opened at 0800...tried the ring of master keys=no joy..he has an Evinrude control box switch and
keys $21.95 plus tax and we are headed south by 0815....install at a friends palapa at Gonzaga...launch and fish...and ski...and repeat until Sun
PM...then WIND WIND WIND...bailed out of the bay mooring during a little lull on Tues afternoon...retrieved via the estuary west of Alfies at high
tide and headed back Wed AM....interesting border crossing into secondary at San Luis for ...............................................wait for
it............undeclared Del Monte fruit cups!!!! Thanks for all the advice and leads...can always count on fellow nomads to come thru!!!
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