MrMirro71
Cadet
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- May 26, 2010
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Hi, admitted newbie to outboards but mechanically-inclined. I Inherited a one-owner 1972 Johnson 25 (25RL72). Lower unit was rebuilt in 1993 and used very little since. I cleaned the carb and ran it last fall with no issues. Last week I replaced impeller and reassembled. Upon starting it, it seems to be jumping into gear, not out of gear. Prop spins forward when it should be in neutral. I ran it for merely seconds in the barrel. I will check to make sure I aligned the lower screw with the notch on the shift rod. Assuming I did, is the next step to adjust the screw at the shift lever? Which way? I do have the FSM, but I'm not sure I understand the process.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Jim
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Jim