MM3Canuck
Cadet
- Joined
- May 3, 2010
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Hi!
I recently bought a 1972 Johnson 50hp with electro hydraulic shifting.
I am new to boating (have only had SeaDoos in the past), and I have honestly tried to read as much as possible before posting a new question.
When I try to shift into neutral, nothing happens and the prop keeps spinning.
When I shift from F to R, it basically just slams the from Forward to Reverse, without going into Neutral.
I have a servicing manual, and followed the troubleshooting steps.
I tested the solenoids, and all Ohm readings seem to be in the OK range.
I checked for proper power to the blue and green cables. OK as well.
Now, I just drained the old oil from the bottom end. It appeared to be clean and without water.
I just ordered a litre of the Premium Blend, as the store was out of it :S
Could it be, due to a low oil level in the bottom end, that prevents it from shifting?
ADDITIONALLY,
the motor overheats after just a few minutes on idle.
First thing should be to open up the water pump and inspect it?
Dennis
I recently bought a 1972 Johnson 50hp with electro hydraulic shifting.
I am new to boating (have only had SeaDoos in the past), and I have honestly tried to read as much as possible before posting a new question.
When I try to shift into neutral, nothing happens and the prop keeps spinning.
When I shift from F to R, it basically just slams the from Forward to Reverse, without going into Neutral.
I have a servicing manual, and followed the troubleshooting steps.
I tested the solenoids, and all Ohm readings seem to be in the OK range.
I checked for proper power to the blue and green cables. OK as well.
Now, I just drained the old oil from the bottom end. It appeared to be clean and without water.
I just ordered a litre of the Premium Blend, as the store was out of it :S
Could it be, due to a low oil level in the bottom end, that prevents it from shifting?
ADDITIONALLY,
the motor overheats after just a few minutes on idle.
First thing should be to open up the water pump and inspect it?
Dennis
