50hp johnson, no reverse when throttle applied

[boatsarockn]

Idling in reverse it stays in gear, once throttle is applied it seems to kick out of reverse. There are 2 linkage adjustments on thumbscrews one upper, one lower. Will adjusting one of these possibly allow the motor to stay in gear once reverse throttle is applied?

 

[sutor623]

Re: 50hp johnson, no reverse when throttle applied

Idling in reverse it stays in gear, once throttle is applied it seems to kick out of reverse. There are 2 linkage adjustments on thumbscrews one upper, one lower. Will adjusting one of these possibly allow the motor to stay in gear once reverse throttle is applied?

Yes but often when you adjust an older linkage, you get either a smooth shift into forward OR reverse. The linkages strech out. I would adjust it and see if it stays in gear. If so get a linkage cable, if not you are going to need a clutch or a reverse gear in the lower unit. Often times people wear out there forward gear and switch it with the reverse gear. Check the linkage FIRST!

 

[boobie]

Re: 50hp johnson, no reverse when throttle applied

Got a model #

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 50hp johnson, no reverse when throttle applied

Before you do anything, simply disconnect the shift cable and manually put the unit in reverse. Now apply some throttle. If it jumps out of gear the problem is in the lower unit. If it doesn't the problem is in the cable adjustment or control box. Adjustment cannot compensate for a bad/stretched cable. You can adjust for one direction but by doing so it misadjusts the other. Do it right and do it according to the manual. This has been covered many times here so use the search feature.