1970 85 hp johnson shift solenoid

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I have been fixing my outboard and now it starts and runs great except the gear case. I pulled the lower unit and the shift solenoids, they had rust on the shafts and some inside the solenoids themselves. do these need to be replaced or is there a way to clean and reinstall. If they need replaced where can I get them, I have searched the web for days and cannot find them for sale. Thanks for the look and any help possible.
 
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Re: 1970 85 hp johnson shift solenoid

The solenoid's should have 5-6 ohm's resistance. With a jumper wire, test to 12 volt battery If the solenoid's grab, and hold's the plunger it is OK. Those solenoid's could be hard to find, and exspensive if you do.
 
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Re: 1970 85 hp johnson shift solenoid

Hard to find is right. If they have rust how do you clean them? Thanks
 
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Re: 1970 85 hp johnson shift solenoid

I would try steel wool, WD-40 in the solinoid bores', and the plunger. As long as the plunger will move smoothly in the bore, I would'nt worry about it.
 
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