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    1975 Johnson 135 forward gear

    Gent's,<br /><br />I am trying to buy a forward gear for the above mentioned motor, but can't find a PN for it by itself, only in a set. The pinion gear is fine, so I'd hate to buy it if I don't need it. Can anyone provide a GLM or OEM or other PN for the forward gear alone, or advise of why...
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    1975 Johnson 135 prop bearing housing stuck

    Trying to rebuild the gearbox on the above motor, and it appears that the lower end has never been apart. The prop shaft bearing housing, which is pressed in, won't budge. I've tried several flywheel pullers, even made one. I've banged it with a punch trying to break the seal, no luck. I even...
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    1975 135 Johnson Shifting Issues

    Gents, I just picked up a 1975 135HP Johnson. Runs fine on the trailer, but has issues shifting into reverse and forward. I replaced the lower end oil but no change. I adjusted the linkage, which helps, but it still pops out of gear under load. It seems as if it won't quite engage fully. To get...
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    72 johnson 100HP pops out of gear

    Experts... My 72 Johnson 100HP pops out of gear randomly, and won't re-engage, or even attampt to. It gets worse the longer the motor runs. I took the lower end apart, and everything "looks" fine. I thought it could be the shift solenoid, but isn't the default position "engaged"? Please help!!
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