Gear shifting trouble

[Delta Dog]

Hello all,<br /><br />I have a 1994 Johnson 60hp, 3cyl. Last night I had trouble getting it into gear. I had the throttle almost all the way up and it made a nasty grinding noise THEN clunked into gear before I could pull off. After that it ran good for the next few hole shots then gave me a little trouble again later. There seemed to have been a heavy vibration in the motor also.<br /><br />Any ideas??? <br /><br />Thanks,

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Gear shifting trouble

Might check the shift cable adjustment first. If that's OK, then the condition of the gear lube for shavings or other nasty bits.

 

[Delta Dog]

Re: Gear shifting trouble

Thanks FP,<br /><br />Once I check the shift cable, should I try to lubricate it and what is the best way to do that??

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Gear shifting trouble

Honestly, control cables are important enough (and cheap enough) to me, that if they are the weak link, I just replace 'em. There are doo-dads to lube the cable, but have you determined that is your problem?