control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

[daveydoodle]

Hello Captains, Have a 1987 Johnson 140 vro with a high idle lever. When idle lever placed in high position seems to have alot of slop till about the last half inch or so, when placed down continues to idle high. Not to mention the clunk when shifted, the throttle is harder to move than I think it should. when shifted into neutral from foreward have to apply too much pressure ( sometimes going right into reverse) Sound like this is simply wore out or are there adjustments inside the box? Had the box apart (like a clam shell) couple yrs ago for replacement of vro horn.. All put back together properly. Any thoughts appreciated. Going to try the wd 40 first before I take it apart,

 

[Daviet]

Re: control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

Disconnect the cables from the engine and see if the box moves easier, maybe it's time to replace the cables.
I would open the box and make sure all the contact points are clean and lubed. You might also check the control cable and make sure it is adjusted properly, it might be streached and in need of replacement.

 

[daveydoodle]

Re: control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

Thanks, will do this troubleshoot before I start replacing.

 

[daveydoodle]

Re: control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

Diagnosis-- 2 little gears in box wore out plus more grease.. Obvious easy fix , parts about 75.bucks , not bad

 

[Daviet]

Re: control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

Glad you found your problem and got it fixed.

 

[daveydoodle]

Re: control box,hard shifting and high idle lever not responsive

Thanks for the help