1971 johnson 65hp clunks

[brokefisher]

whenever I put it into forward it takes a minute I can hear the solenoid clicking then it goes into to gear (First problem) then when getting onto a plain it clunks pops out of gear and right back in as if a tooth were broken or something and keeps on going and doesnt do it till i take it back out of gear... both of these problems started at the same time and just happened out of no where yesterday i dropped the foot and seen that the wire (electric shift) to the solenoid was fryed i replaced it but still no dice... any help??

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1971 johnson 65hp clunks

first question, are you using the Premium blend Type C lower unit fluid for Electric shift motors. or are you using 80-90 wt lower unit lube.

 

[brokefisher]

Re: 1971 johnson 65hp clunks

Honestly I don't know I just bought the boat about three months ago and just recently in the past two fishing trips it started doing it. I go fishing every weekend so I've must have taken it out atleast a dozen or so times and all of a sudden it just started doing it..

 

[DJ]

Re: 1971 johnson 65hp clunks

As stated, the electric shifts REQUIRE type "C". Anything else WILL cause problems.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1971 johnson 65hp clunks

get the correct oil and change it, also the the seals for the drain and vent screw. Oil available at Lambs Yacht center, and Becks outboards.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1971 johnson 65hp clunks

Where did you find the correct shift wire for that engine?