NOFISH4BRIANT
Cadet
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2010
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- 7
I've got a 1980 Johnson 25hp (J25RLCSA) which I purchased used last summer. Well under load at 3/4 throttle it jumps out of gear. I searched here and saw that most of the time it was a worn clutch dog, if not a linkage issue. I check the linkage all seemed good, so I figured it was the clutch dog. I put the motor away for the winter and now that hunting season is over, it's time to get ready for fishing season. So I've got a few questions I need help with.
Upon disassembly of the lower unit, I noticed one of the detent balls had made it's way out from under the clutch dog. Could this have been part of my problem? Or more likely did I do it monkeying with the dog?
Having read up on similar scenarios, it seems the simple solution is to flip the clutch dog if it is worn. It appears as though this may have already been done, as both sides of the lobes seem worn. I have attached pictures of the clutch dog, and ask for opinions on its conditon. Also, I am attaching pictures of the forward and reverse gears for inspection. I appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.
Brian
Upon disassembly of the lower unit, I noticed one of the detent balls had made it's way out from under the clutch dog. Could this have been part of my problem? Or more likely did I do it monkeying with the dog?
Having read up on similar scenarios, it seems the simple solution is to flip the clutch dog if it is worn. It appears as though this may have already been done, as both sides of the lobes seem worn. I have attached pictures of the clutch dog, and ask for opinions on its conditon. Also, I am attaching pictures of the forward and reverse gears for inspection. I appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.
Brian