79 Johnson 35hp shifting problem

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kawelch

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I have a 1979 Johnson outboard 35hp and i am haveing shifting problems.I can shift it manualy but not with shifter,it will shift into forward and neutral at remote but not reverse there is a little play at engine,the cables have a fixed end at engine,not adjustable.Have any ideas?
 
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rodbolt

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Re: 79 Johnson 35hp shifting problem

hello<br /> what control box do you have? what type cables are you running? the factory cables all had adjustments on the engine cable end.
 
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MCM

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Re: 79 Johnson 35hp shifting problem

rodbolt's right on the money, the cables should be adjustable both at the engine side and the remote end by way of a trunion nut.
 
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Re: 79 Johnson 35hp shifting problem

the shifter cable should have snap catch or springloaded bolt type connector which you push in and turn 1/4 turn to release. connector should be on a threaded rod connected to the cable/ on this rod is a adjustment nut to move the cable forward or back. same for throttle
 
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R.Johnson

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Re: 79 Johnson 35hp shifting problem

First adjust the shift handle as per instructions in the manual. There is no adjustment at the control box end of the cable.
 
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