johnson 135hp 1974 control cables

Pac1969

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Hi how do I get rid of the free play in the gear select cable .goes from reverse to neutral ok but when I go from forward to neutral it stays in forward .there is alot of play in the cable and when I push it its ok thanks never had one like this my other engine is hydro electric shift
 

boobie

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Re: johnson 135hp 1974 control cables

Remove the cable from the mtr. Then see if the free play is in the mtr itself or the cable.
 

Pac1969

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Re: johnson 135hp 1974 control cables

Have taken cable off motor the play is in the cable .how do you get rid of this
 
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