Shift into forward...bucks, grinds, klanks and thumps

[albaris]

I recently purchased a 1975 Johnson 135. When I shift into forward, it bucks, thumps and clangs like it is trying to engage but it doesn't. Sometimes it will catch and the motor will run great....sometimes it may take 3-4 tries to get it in gear, and other times it just revs and never engages. Shifting into reverse is fine....smooth as silk. I have no idea where to start looking....I would apprecuate some input on this problem.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />------------------<br />Al Baris<br />Clyde, NY

 

[corm]

Re: Shift into forward...bucks, grinds, klanks and thumps

Hi,<br />If your shift cable is adjusted right. Then some parts are wore in the lower unit. I would check the cable and linkage first.<br /><br />...have fun...corm

 

[albaris]

Re: Shift into forward...bucks, grinds, klanks and thumps

Corm,<br />Thanks very much...the problem was in the adjustment of the shift cable.<br /><br />Thanks again<br /><br />------------------<br />Al Baris<br />Clyde, NY