Johnson 25 HP Jumping out of FWD gear

[fishon71]

I have an old 1979 JOhnson 25 HP and a 9.9 HP. They both jump out of fwd gear when RMPs get up to about 2K. Is there a common problem/fix for this like an adjustment or is there a major wear issue?

 

[DJ]

Re: Johnson 25 HP Jumping out of FWD gear

First off, make sure the linkage is tight. No loose components.<br /><br />Otherwise, both are probably suffering from worn clutch dogs in the lower units.<br /><br />The clutch dogs wear out because people tend to shift outboards SLOWLY. That is NOT recommended. Shifts should be QUICK and sure. NEVER "ease" them into gear.<br /><br />The parts are not that expensive, but you need special tools and a manual if you do it yourself.

 

[Lubosleftboot]

Re: Johnson 25 HP Jumping out of FWD gear

Originally posted by fishon71:<br /> I have an old 1979 JOhnson 25 HP and a 9.9 HP. They both jump out of fwd gear when RMPs get up to about 2K. Is there a common problem/fix for this like an adjustment or is there a major wear issue?

As DJ said you have got shot gear clutch dogs these are inexpensive and not hard to fit especially as your engine the 25 hp should have a splitable gearboxIf you are in a remote area or money is tight you can reverse the clutch dog and this will remove the problem from forward to reverse I have done this when I was living in the western Isles and parts were hard to come by.Mind and fit new seals when you have it apart.