Yes i have backed off the throttle and I have been twirling the prop or using the pull cord to try shifting it. It does not shift to forward when doing either.
I agree it should be simple as that but it's still not shifting correct. I can get it to shift between reverse and neutral no problem but it does not shift into forward. I have double checked it tonight and the lower unit itself shifts fine when not installed.
Hi everyone. I have a 1964 Evinrude 9.5hp that does not want to shift properly when the lower unit is installed. With the lower unit removed, it shifts into forward, neutral, and reverse just fine on the lower unit and the shift rod on the lower motor cover. It was shifting fine before I took...
Hello everyone. I have a 16ft Larson Trihull with a 1980 Johnson 115hp outboard. I spun the prop my most recent trip out and I would love some recommendations on a new one. The whole setup is mostly new to me(driven 5 times ) since I have spent the last two summers overhauling it. The old prop...
So if everything is truly equal I would probably go with the Mercury since I have had much better luck working on old Johnson's/Mercury's then Chryslers and it has 15 more hp then the Johnson. Length of boat and boat rating should also definitely be a factor here as well as known maintenance...
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I am work on replacing the seals on a 1981 Johnson 115hp. I was able to remove both end caps for the trim cylinders but for the life of me I can not remove the end cap for the tilt cylinder. I have a spanner wrench(not the oem one but a universal one). I have tried using heat...
Hello Everyone! The tilt and trim unit on my 1980 Johnson 115hp(J115TLCSA) has developed a drip so I figured I would replace all the seals while I am working on it since they are all original to my knowledge. Does anyone make a seal kit for this model? I have seen seal kits for others but none...
Where are you located? Prices will vary depending on what part of the country. Prices will also depend on the season as well. In Michigan, I would say $150-200 right now in the off season and probably $300+ in the summer. This is based on what a I have seen on Facebook Marketplace for similar...
I am currently working on taking the bearing housing seal assembly out of my 1980 Johnson 115hp. I can't figure out the socket wrench size to take the four bolts out(Part number 0316563) that hold it in place. A 1/2inch socket feels right but than it starts feeling like it stripping the head...
I recently came across this old marine chart plotter and audio equipment. I have what I believe to be all of the cables and hookups for everything as well. Its definitely more than what I want for my boat. Is this stuff worth anything or should I just scrap it all?
