60hp Johnson Shifting Issue

[rivarat]

I have rebuilt a 70 model 60hp Johnson outboard. Shifts fine in the yard with muffs on but put in the water for the
first run today, won't go into forward. Any thoughts?

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: 60hp Johnson Shifting Issue

can you shift it manually, but not with the controller? you're saying it will shift into FWD when the motor wasn't running? A little more info pls..

 

[rivarat]

Re: 60hp Johnson Shifting Issue

can you shift it manually, but not with the controller? you're saying it will shift into FWD when the motor wasn't running? A little more info pls..

This is an electric shift. there is no way to shift it manually that I know of. It is attempting to go into forward, you can hear it growling, but no go. It will shift into all gears on land with motor running & muffs on, but not in the water. I have
reverse & neutral in the water, just not forward.

 

[rivarat]

Re: 60hp Johnson Shifting Issue

This is an electric shift. there is no way to shift it manually that I know of. It is attempting to go into forward, you can hear it growling, but no go. It will shift into all gears on land with motor running & muffs on, but not in the water. I have
reverse & neutral in the water, just not forward.

I have disconnected the power & it still does the same thing.