1979-175HP Johnson does go into reverse.

[gaubby]

When I shift into reverse it does seem to engage. It clicks & bucks from the enigine all the way through to the throttle in my hand. Almost like it's grinding. Is there an adjustment that can be made to correct this?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1979-175HP Johnson does go into reverse.

there are several. 1st some questions, is this new to you? had the lower unit been off just before this started to happen. when were the remote cable last serviced, adjusted or changed.

 

[gaubby]

Re: 1979-175HP Johnson does go into reverse.

I just purchased the boat this spring if thats your question. As far as service goes that is unknown.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1979-175HP Johnson does go into reverse.

my first step would be to disconnect shift cable at the motor, and shift the motor manually, and see if it will go into reverse. if it does, then either adjust the cable, if it will not adjust, replace cable. if it will not shift, then the next would be to check the shift rod height, some may have turned the shift rod the last time the lower unit was off, throwing the linkage off. if that is not it, then it is a problem inside the lower unit.