1985 40 hp Johnson will not reverse (J40RLCO)

muttersd

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Model # J40RLCO

I bought the boat a few weeks ago and the reverse worked when it was demonstrated along with back at my house. When I launched the boat reverse does not engage. After words I tried putting it in reverse back at my house and no dice. Just revved.

The engine works great going forward and has no problem going into neutral. When I put it in reverse the engine will rev but the prop won't turn. Same as when I had it in at the launch.

Any ideas? Also, is it a fairly easy fix? I'm pretty competent but by no means a mechanical expert.

Thanks,

Chris
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1985 40 hp Johnson will not reverse (J40RLCO)

try disconnecting the shift cable at motor. shift motor manually.
 

muttersd

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Re: 1985 40 hp Johnson will not reverse (J40RLCO)

Thanks,

I'm pretty sure I can figure out to disconnect the cable (I'll look at the manual). How do I shift motor manually? This is my first boat and I'm still learning.
 

muttersd

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Re: 1985 40 hp Johnson will not reverse (J40RLCO)

I manually shifted and everything worked. I'm guessing I just need to adjust the remote/cables. Can't be too hard.
 
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