Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

[rarms]

Hi, <br /><br />I have a Johnson 9.9 outboard, and the engine wont go out of reverse. I was wondering how to remove the lower leg so I can get at the gearbox? <br /><br />It is a manual switch engine and I cannot get neutral or forwards<br /><br />Can anyone give me detailed info as to how to remove the lower leg, I can get it to drop by about two inches, but how do I get it off?<br />Or anyone offer any advice as to what is likely to be up with it? <br /><br />Also, is the prop housing cover which is held on by two bolts glued/threaded on as it wont shift after I have removed the bolts.<br /><br />Any help gratefully recieved <br /><br />Thanks

 

[OBJ]

Re: Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

Welcome to iboats rarms.<br /><br />What's holding the gearcase in place is the shift rod. If it's a long shaft, you'll have to disconnect the extension houseing. The shift rod coupler will be there. It's a brass piece with two screws in it. Remove the upper screw and the upper shift rod will pull out.<br /><br />If it's a short shaft, you should be able to see the coupler. Remove the same as above.<br /><br />Have you checked the gear lube for any signs of metal or water? When you say that it won't shift, is the throttle backed down to shift? There is a mechanical stop on the side of the engine that will prevent shifting if the throttle is not backed down. It's on the starboard side.<br /><br />Let us know what ya' find. Thanks.<br /><br />One more thing, ya' need to get a manual. OEM prefered. Generics like Seyloc and Clymers can be purchased here at iboats. See the bottom of the page.

 

[rarms]

Re: Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

Great, thanks for that, dont suppose you can help with the age?<br />the model no is: E10balcse<br />the serial is B013668<br /><br />thanks

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

Looks like a 1980 if the code is read the same as mine: <br /> I N T R O D U C E S<br /> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 <br /><br /><br />The "CS" in your model number would read "80"

 

[rarms]

Re: Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

Thanks for everyones help, it is indeed a 1980, and I have solved the problem now, the gear changing rod was stuck in the leg by sand and salt. I removed the leg and jet washed the sand away and now it functions fine again

 

[OBJ]

Re: Johnson 9.9 stuck in reverse

WOW....that was a different fix.<br /><br />Thanks for letting us know rarms.