98410koauka
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- Apr 28, 2012
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1985 Johnson J30TELCOA.
Background: Recently inherited an Alumacraft with the above tiller engine. Checked plugs and general condition. Changed lower end oil. Greased it. Hooked up a fresh battery. Set up the ?dog ears?/ ?ear muffs? for engine run. Water on. Prime. Hit start. Running. Very happy.
Using the ?side of case? shifter, moved to forward. Smooth entry. Back to neutral. O.K.
But I can?t find how to get it to go into reverse. Took case off. Was able to manually lift the ?reverse lockout? and smoothly shifted into reverse.
Does anyone know the secret handshake to get it into reverse normally? or is this a linkage adjustment issue?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Background: Recently inherited an Alumacraft with the above tiller engine. Checked plugs and general condition. Changed lower end oil. Greased it. Hooked up a fresh battery. Set up the ?dog ears?/ ?ear muffs? for engine run. Water on. Prime. Hit start. Running. Very happy.
Using the ?side of case? shifter, moved to forward. Smooth entry. Back to neutral. O.K.
But I can?t find how to get it to go into reverse. Took case off. Was able to manually lift the ?reverse lockout? and smoothly shifted into reverse.
Does anyone know the secret handshake to get it into reverse normally? or is this a linkage adjustment issue?
Thanks for your thoughts.