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    Default 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    My reverse was working fine when right after pullig another boat out of the weeds in reverse I now have no reverse what should I look for .. Someone please help!

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    Default Re: 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    Howdy, Reastburn.What, exactly, do you mean when you say you have no reverse?

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    Default Re: 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    When I shift into reverse it only revs the prop turns but barely

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    Default Re: 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    Do you hear a click in the lower end when you push the Reverse button?

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    Default Re: 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    No as a matter of fact when it was working you could feel the shift into reverse but now nothing just revs.. This a hydro electric is there a reverse Sylinod?

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    Default Re: 1970 60hp Johnson Lost Reverse!

    Or do you think possibly the reverse dog clutch?

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