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    50 HP johnson hydroshift, Need shift switch

    My local Johnson dealer says I need a shift switch OMC #385253 for my '71 johnson 50 HP hydro shift.<br />His source has NONE, in fact they are back ordered to the factory til Sept.<br />Does anyone know of any good used parts source?<br /><br />Joe Reeves, Did I read on a post that you have...
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    Joe Reeves, Hydro-electric shift question

    I am a new first time boat owner.<br />My '71 Johnson 50 hp starts great and runs smooth.<br />But won't shift into Reverse...always in forward.<br /><br />The Hydro-Electric Gearcase, I understand needs a special type C gearcase oil. The dark black thick oil I drained out of my gearcase smelled...
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    50 hp Johnson (1971) NO Reverse

    I am a new first time boat owner.<br />My '71 Johnson 50 hp starts great and runs smooth.<br />BUT... when shifted into reverse, it goes forward. Also when shifted in forward I only have about half power (my 14' aluminum runabout won't plain out).<br /><br />This has the Hydro-Electric shift. I...
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    50 hp Johnson (1971) NO Reverse

    I am a new first time boat owner.<br />My '71 Johnson 50 hp starts great and runs smooth.<br />BUT... when shifted into reverse, it goes forward. Also when shifted in forward I only have about half power (my 14' aluminum runabout won't plain out).<br /><br />This has the Hydro-Electric shift. I...
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