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    Johnson Question

    I was on the river this weekend with my 1984 Johnson 35hp to see if I adjusted the linkage correctly. It shifted in forward and reverse just fine. I tried to bring my boat up on to plane and it sounded like I hit a log. The engine reved high and I noticed that the shift lever was back in...
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    help

    Does anyone know in detail how to tighten the shifting linkage on a 1983 35 hp tiller Johnson. The motor stays in neutral unless I manually push up on the linkage rods in the lower unit. It won't go into forward with the lever on the side of the motor. People tell me that the fix is easy but...
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    help with 35hp johnson

    I need help with adjusting linkage on my 1984 johnson tiller. I am able to pop it into gear if I manually move it in the lower unit but don't know how to adjust it to make it right. Please help.
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    please help with 35hp Johnson question

    I have a 1984 35 hp Johnson tiller that need to have linkage adjustment. It will shift into reverse but not forward. If I use a screw driver to push the rods up in the lower unit it will pop into forward but when I go back to neutral I am back to square 1. I need help adjusting the linkage...
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    Johnson Linkage Adjustment Help

    I have a mid 80s 35hp johnson that wont shift into forward anymore. It will shift into reverse though. I need some tips on how to adjust the linkage in the lower unit, and if there are dangers to watch out for by doing this work myself. Thanks
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