johnson outboard shifting cable not working

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i have a 175 hp johnson the shifting cable is not working right i disconected the cable from the motor i can move it in and out when i hook it back up to the motor it dont move right sometimes it will move when shiftingf somr times it dont can the cable be loose on the shifter please reply if you have idea thanks
 

boobie

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Re: johnson outboard shifting cable not working

Cable could be broke or else a problem in the control box. How far can you move the cable ??
 

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Re: johnson outboard shifting cable not working

Cable could be broke or else a problem in the control box. How far can you move the cable ??

i can pull the cable by the motor it will pull out around 2 to 3 inches but when i pull it the shifter does not move if i move the shifter the cable moves a little sometimes not at all
 

boobie

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Re: johnson outboard shifting cable not working

Again, cable or control box. Go into the control box first and see what you find. Normally if the inner cable is broken you can pull it all the way out when you tug on it.
 
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