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Location: Anchorage | Curious to see what experiences others have had with these units. I'm having BIG TIME trouble with mine in a '72 65hp Johnson.
The motor is locked in forward, which obviously prevents shifting, but also won't allow for me to start the motor. Problems arose when the previous owner put 80-90W gear lube in instead of the OMC stuff. I know it's a complicated unit and would love to toss it, but then I either pay for school or a "new" motor. Also love to get it fixed because it's going to keep me off the water for opener, and I don't know how much longer I can wait.:( 
If anyone has ANY input of ANY kind, I'd love to hear it.
Edited by woody 5/27/2005 7:55 PM
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| The spring loaded shift dog goes into forward when not forced into neutral by the oil pump. The engine actually starts in forward-for a brief moment- before it shifts into neutral. Prop turns maybe a third of a turn before it stops. The shift solenoids are no longer available from Bombardier. A test of the wires and solenoids needs to be done to see works and what doesn't . The Johnson shift switch in the remote control box is available if needed-pricey though. As with anything nearly 35 years old, condition if the wires in the harness should be checked. There are a lot of these 3 cylinders engines in the non-electric shift area, 1973 and up that can be had fairly cheap. I would get a newer unit before putting too much $$$'s in yours. Models above 1984 are prop shaft rated and offer a little more go than the crankshaft rated models prior to '84. If you are determined to keep the '72 at all costs, buy a service manual for it +-$35.00 and locate all the junk yard dealers in you area.
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