They were used from mid 1950's until 1972 and were numbered from 1-100. These were found in both DASH mounted and control box ignition switches that had a silver color cylinder with the KF key number stamped into it and a silver color retaining nut and the same switch.
#Johnson outboard control box series
Starting with the KF Series keys made/stamped Chicago Lock. The key number was stamped into this flange but most are worn away by now. The ignition switch these were used in could be identified by its white nylon flange where the key was inserted. The 73 Pistol Grip Key Series came out in 1973 and were mostly used in control boxes that had a seperate choke switch from the ignition (not push to choke). To find your key number for these you will have to pull the key out of the boot (tip- use a little rubbing alcohol to make slippery and it will pop right out). If you look at the one picture below you will see a key in a black boot and a loose boot. These ignition keys /switches were used by many boat manufactures where the ignition switch was dash mounted or control box mounted. These switches could be identified by a black nylon flange where the key was inserted and these also had the key number stamped into the flange but from use many of these numbers have worn away by now. These were used in push to choke ignition switches. The 77 Key Series were also made by Pollak. The ignition switch for these keys has the key number stamped in the side of the push-in barrel where the key goes into the switch. Series 96 is the most current key set made and are still in use today. Keep scrolling down until you find your series. All of their original keys have a number stamped into the key for easy identification.Įach key series will have additional pictures and info below and these will be shown from oldest to current. They have used 4 different series of ignition keys over the years. Ignition key for Evinrude and Johnson Outboard motors made from 1955 to 2012. Click the "PURCHASE HERE" link below to buy this item (you will be redirected to our EBAY page for this item)