Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

[johnson73094]

We have purchased a pontoon with a Johnson 30 HP. When I put in in reverse the engine rises. I have looked at the brackets but cannot figure out how to lock it in place. Any help is appreciated.

 

[gpfishingdude]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

My 25 HP Merc does the same thing if I goose it. Somebody told me that is the way it is supposed to work-something about it being designed to kick up when you hit something.

 

[Larry Tate]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

true, it is good to leave the mount unlocked in case you hit a big ol' log, but when used in reverse it will come up and is not ok. there must be a locking mechanism on the bracket- just look for it when u find it... it will be a "doh!" moment for sure.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

#66

 

[boobie]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

Is part # 24 installed in the brackets ??

 

[johnson73094]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

Yes part #24 is in and I have tried to figure out how to use it to secure the lower unit but have not had any luck.

 

[Cofe]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

Look carefully at the front, very top of the clamp bracket. There should be a lever that slides in a slot to engage or disengage the motor lock. There also should be a sticker by the lever that says lock, and unlock, but it may be wore off.

 

[busted-bayliner]

Re: Engine rises in reverse - Johnson 30HP (J30ELCOA)

here are a couple of pics of the lever that locks the motor in place
thus is the lever in the unlock position


heres another pic


an then make sure u have this pin if u dont the motor has nothing to latch to