97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

wayngo

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I recently acquired a deck boat powered by a 97 Johnson 115 V4. From neutral if I ease to forward sometimes it catches and no problem. Going to reverse is no issue, however I must shut off, go to neutral and try to ease into forward again to get it. With baffle on and testing it will sometimes slow and change direction other times it will slow click and stay in reverse. Novice boater here. Any input would be great.
 

boobie

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Re: 97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

What happens if you snap it into forward from neutral ?? Will it go ??
 

wayngo

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Re: 97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

What happens if you snap it into forward from neutral ?? Will it go ??

90% of the time will stay in reverse. Well really have not tried snapping into forward.
 
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boobie

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Re: 97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

Disconnect the shift cable from the motor, start it up and shift it manually on the motor with it running and see what happens. If it's okay you got problems in the control box. Let us know what happens.
 

wayngo

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Re: 97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

Disconnect the shift cable from the motor, start it up and shift it manually on the motor with it running and see what happens. If it's okay you got problems in the control box. Let us know what happens.

Will do. thanks for the input. Will post my results.
 

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Re: 97 johnson 115 fast strike forward/reverse

Please do.........
 
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