130HP becoming a money pit

[esiquiolazaro1971]

I just finished overhauling my 1997 130HP Johnson but I haven't been able to try it out. The first time I took it out the shifting cable went out so as soon as I dropped it, I was ready to get it back on the trailor again. This weekend I dropped it but when I put it in gear, it would make sudden jerks forward. It didn't do any such jerks in neutral, so I assume now I have a lowe unit problem. I took it in to the guy who has been doing all the work and we said would look into it. Any ideas at what I may be looking at. The mechanic had replaced the bearings prior to tryout because of a humming/whistling noise coming from the lower unit.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 130HP becoming a money pit

Replaced which bearings? <br /><br />If the lower unit was off, be sure to have the shift rod adjusted properly before reinstalling it.<br /><br />If the shift rod height is correct and you had to replace a shift cable, make sure that is adjusted properly.<br /><br />Good luck!