1993 Johnson tracker 60hp

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tb1978

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We have a pontoon with a 60hp johnson. While riding up the lake it just stopped pulling like it slipped out of gear! It will will go in forward and reverse and push the boat but when you throttle up it stops pulling like its slipping! What could it be?:confused:
 
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Re: 1993 Johnson tracker 60hp

Put the engine in gear with engine off, and see if you can turn prop by hand. Mite have to use some muscle. If it does spin without turning engine over then yes. Not uncommon!
 
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Re: 1993 Johnson tracker 60hp

Thanks, i am hoping it is the prop instead of lower unit, it is just confusing when it will push on the trailer and go steady until you throttle up!
 
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If it acts like it kind of goes in to neutral when throttling up, then yes as long as there's nothing else weird going on!
 
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Re: 1993 Johnson tracker 60hp

That is what it is doing, nothing else weird going on at this time, figures when the motor runs perfect somthing else needs fixed! Thanks for your reply!
 
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Re: 1993 Johnson tracker 60hp

If it is a prop hub, you can usually have them rehubed cheaper than buying a new one.
 
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