I just received my uncles 1957 Johnson 7.5hp motor after he passed away (no idea on how long or when it was last used). It started right up without much trouble and will idle slow/fast with no problems.
When I put it in gear it works fine also moving forward at idling speed.
When I speed it up...
I have a 1988 330HP Mercruiser Alpha 1 and last night I strated the engine as usual in neutral.
I put in in reverse to back out of my slip and when I put it in forward it was still going in reverse...
It didn't matter if I reved it up in reverse or forward it went in reverse.
I opened it up to...
