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    Shift rod adjustment Q-1972 25hp Johnson

    There is just 1 screw.----Adjust one way makes it better.---If not go the other way.---Fairly easy in my opinion
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    Shift rod adjustment Q-1972 25hp Johnson

    The shift rod does NOT turn on these.----------There is no adjustment at the brass connecter either.----So are the notches on the shift rods both lined up with holes in the connecter.-----The only adjustment is at the shift lever.
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    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    Hopefully you installed a new water pump impeller.----If equipped with a plastic piece to open the throttle n, it might be broken.----I do not believe it is a fuel pump issue.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    You would like to see 125 PSI.----If you have that and one cylinder at 105 there issues.----These motors all suffer from broken piston rings.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Agreed the " ocean runner " models had a few key parts / hardware made with stainless.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    The 2 engines are totally different.-----You need the manual for the 90 degree block.------Do a compression test and post your numbers before spending any beer tokens on this motor.----Ignore the ---S--- as it means very little.
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    You forgot to post a picture of the old impeller.
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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    Agreed.----And a local dealer would / should help you find those rings.----No need to resort to getting stuff from overseas in my opinion.-----I have new rings on hand for one of these simple projects.
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    Driveshaft/pinion gear removal issues

    Water pump is removed ?----I can not see.------The issue may well the bearing under the water pump housing.-----I have had to pour boiling water on that area ( both sides) to heat the aluminum so the bearing slides out.----Heating the pinion is not the correct approach in my opnion.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    They use type C- oil.----But using a different gear oil does not cause immediate damage !!---Will still shift fine !!--On more than one occasion I have shown folks what is wrong with a mechanical device.-----Only to have folks indicate that I am wrong.-----They are still struggling and replacing...
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Looks to me that damaged parts were replaced.----And the cause of the damage was overlooked.----Fairly easy for me to say.---Note----I was working at a Johnson dealer in 1968
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    I have driven 2 hrs to tutor someone in his workshop.-----A retired individual who is repairing older motors as a hobby.
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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    I believe at 65 PSI it was in good condition and no need to tear this motor down.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Why not repair this simple gearcase ?---It is so easy.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    A good unit shifts as described on my work bench !!----This should be an easy fix in my opinion.---See post #14 and act on it.----If you keep guessing we might end up with post 101 before it is fixed.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Leave water pump off the unit.----Fill gearcase with oil.----Put negative from a battery to gearcase.----Put 12 volts to green wire.----Gearcase should shift to neutral after just one turn of the driveshaft.----Put 12 volts to both wires and you get reverse after 2 turns of the driveshaft,
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    The repair should be simple in my opinion.----Concentrate on #10 and the bore that the piston moves in.----Inspect oil pump.----If rotor is good you will have proper oil pressure.---Test the shifting BEFORE installing the gearcase back onto the motor!!
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    It is not shifting fine on the trailer.----The clutch dog is not fully engaging in reverse.----It does not have to fully engage to turn the propeller in air.----And are the operators of this motor trained to not use reverse as a brake?----Are they letting the motor RPM to come to idle before...
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    With some simple inspection ( post #14 ) it should be an easy fix.---That is my opinion.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Need to concentrate on the shift piston.----Shift piston bore.----Oil pressure and shift control valves.----The damage on the forward gear clutch dog indicates there are issues with those items.---The spring puts this thing in forward and no damage can occur as shown in your pictures !
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