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June 21, 2023 at 10:38 pm #277218
Hello. I just put my engine back together from a bunch of boxes I got from someone. Anyway what did I do wrong to have my neutral be in the reverse position and reverse be in the neutral position?
Also in reverse the prop should spin the opposite direction right?
June 22, 2023 at 8:28 am #277235download the book info on RD,s shows all shifting adjustement info. if you did not open the GC then the problem is on top ! e
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June 22, 2023 at 8:36 am #277237Well, I’m not sure just how the shift rod connects in that 54 25hp model, but it would seem like you connected the linkage improperly. Was the gearcase apart? I can’t imagine a situation like you describe, perhaps you meant the gearcase is in forward when in the neutral position, and neutral when in reverse.
In any event, the propeller should spin clockwise when in forward, counterclockwise in reverse. Is the motor running when you are trying to shift it, or are you just rotating the flywheel? The flwwheel should spin in the clockwise direction when looking down on top of it. Do not spin the flywheel in the counterclockwise direction or you will damage the rubber water pump impeller…
June 22, 2023 at 5:13 pm #277260If you had the shift coupling apart it might be not completely engauged. It must be inserted all the way until the set screw is tightened into the machined slot in the shift shaft, just guessing.
June 22, 2023 at 5:28 pm #277263download the book info on RD,s shows all shifting adjustement info. if you did not open the GC then the problem is on top ! e
I will download the book now. The gearcase was open.
Well, I’m not sure just how the shift rod connects in that 54 25hp model, but it would seem like you connected the linkage improperly. Was the gearcase apart? I can’t imagine a situation like you describe, perhaps you meant the gearcase is in forward when in the neutral position, and neutral when in reverse.
In any event, the propeller should spin clockwise when in forward, counterclockwise in reverse. Is the motor running when you are trying to shift it, or are you just rotating the flywheel? The flwwheel should spin in the clockwise direction when looking down on top of it. Do not spin the flywheel in the counterclockwise direction or you will damage the rubber water pump impeller…
so what I was saying was when you put the knob up top where the shift cable that goes to the helm connects to reverse position the prop spins free like when its in neutral and when the knob is in the neutral position the prop is now engaged. but regardless the prop doesn’t spin the opposite direction at all which means I’m only getting neutral and forward out of the shifting and no reverse like I thought. I may be able to make a video to post.
If you had the shift coupling apart it might be not completely engauged. It must be inserted all the way until the set screw is tightened into the machined slot in the shift shaft, just guessing.
I thought it was set good but I’m gonna have to double check. I mean I’m gonna have to pull the case apart to see what’s going on.
June 22, 2023 at 5:30 pm #277264i would not open (unseal) the GC yet better check things top side
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June 22, 2023 at 5:59 pm #277266i would not open (unseal) the GC yet better check things top side
what book are you talking about? the red book? is that in the dropbox? have a link
June 22, 2023 at 6:38 pm #277267yes the johnson red book….
go to….. under MEMBERS ONLY TAB
in inner sanctum
in LIBRARY
in Garry Spencer’s drop box & find the red book image, download and print & bind locally
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June 22, 2023 at 7:03 pm #277270yes the johnson red book….
go to….. under MEMBERS ONLY TAB
in inner sanctum
in LIBRARY
in Garry Spencer’s drop box & find the red book image, download and print & bind locally
ok thats what I thought. im going to do that thank you
June 22, 2023 at 10:07 pm #277273I have had an E mail to Garry for 3 weeks now to both Florida & Michigan without a repy, I’m sad he didn’t reply! I knew he was writing a book a long time ago.
Miss his photos too!
Drop the gearcase & try manually try moving the shift shaft to see if you get F,N,& R before taking it apart. Did you install with gearcase & shift lever both in forward gear & be sure to remove the set screw on the coupling all the way to see it seats properly.
I had a 54 Evinrude Superfastwin & it’s proberly the same design as my 15hp, loved that motor, always ran very well!
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