1997 175 HP Ocean Runner - Having Problems Finding Neutral

[peterb]

I have a rebuilt 1997 175 Johnson Ocean Runner on a 20 foot center console.<br /><br />I have noticed the last several times out that I have to play with the shifter a little to find neutral. Once I find it the engine turns over right away.<br /><br />Is something slipping? Please advise.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[dick]

Re: 1997 175 HP Ocean Runner - Having Problems Finding Neutral

Is it hard to get out of gear? I ask because those engines have a sift interupter.It's mounted on the sift lever assmble where the cable attches to motor.It may not be working.<br />It could also be your cable and/or control box is worn.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1997 175 HP Ocean Runner - Having Problems Finding Neutral

Are you having trouble finding neutral once its running or are you having trouble finding neutral so the starter will engage?

 

[peterb]

Re: 1997 175 HP Ocean Runner - Having Problems Finding Neutral

I have having trouble finding neutral so the starter will engage. The way that i find neutral now is I move the shifter to what i think the neutral position is and if I don't get the engine to turn over I then slide the shifter either forward or back a little. I do this until it turns over. Sometimes I find neutral right way and other times it can take up to 3 or 4 attempts.