1977 Johnson 85hp lower unit compatibility

[Pweisbrod]

Did a google search and came up dry. Any ideas what used ones I can bolt on? I have lost reverse on mine, it just never catches. In warm water conditions it sometimes will, but I need this sucker running at 100%

 

[keelme]

I would check cable and adjustment sometime the gear in control box is worn and wont shift all the way in

 

[Pweisbrod]

I've already done that, disconnected cable and shifted it in by hand. The friction of the water around the prop prevents it from shifting into gear. Ie it will shift and turn fine running on a hose, but not on the lake.

My cables are brand spankin, and the adjustments are correct.

 

[keelme]

did it change rite before replacing cables ..could be the gears in control box worn not pushing or pulling enough

 

[PGRChaplain]

See if you can adjust the shift rod inside the Lower Unit. It needs to pull the shift rod higher, move the clamp bracket lower.