Johnson 70hp starts every time, but not going properly into forward. Cable has bit of play so replacement on order.
However——-when stripped controller side , found the plastic part teeth have worn down, even found splinters in the unit. Can anyone recommend a proper replacement as it’s 89...
I see . But it’s ran for near 6 months with no issues until adjustment of the cables.
u still think try the lower casing ??
And does 11 or 12ft cables make much difference ?
I fitted new water impeller at start of season , does the shift rod have adjustment in the lower unit ? ……tried start motor again today and getting it into neutral is hit n miss. Really seems like gear shift ……. The cables that are on are 12ft but excess lying coiled before outboard. How do I...
1st post - My 70hp Johnson engine been going strong apart from daft wee issues.
However , was running lumpy and when adjusted the throttle cable I stupidly altered the gear shift cable too ….. Have tried alter back but I can’t seem to get it to go fully into forward without being at high revs (...
Watching with baited breathe …. I have same 70hp Johnson engine. Been great apart from some wee flooding issues for last 6 months , some clever cloggs yesterday was telling me it was running lumpy (which it was) adjusted the gear cable adjusters and sounded great (on muffs). Put in water last...
