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1970 Johnson 6hp Intermittent Shift Problem
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<blockquote data-quote="old_fart" data-source="post: 481923" data-attributes="member: 28990"><p>I don't recall ever having to remove the powerhead to replace a water pump.</p><p>(you have to get at the shift linkage connector to drop the gearcase).</p><p>If there isn't an access plate, then the shift linkage connector can be accessed</p><p>through the gap between gearcase and tower-housing.</p><p></p><p>If the shift linkage connector is correctly installed, and the cap screw hasn't</p><p>come completely out, it should shift normally (the shift rod ends are relieved </p><p>so they are held captive by the cap screws in the shift linkage connector)</p><p></p><p>Check that the bellcrank (up on the shift handle you're using to shift the motor) hasn't</p><p>come loose. I don't recall that being a problem on that vintage motor, but that</p><p>was 40+ year ago (oops, I just dated myself again). The bellcrank is the part</p><p>that the top of the sift rod attaches to...</p><p></p><p>-W</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="old_fart, post: 481923, member: 28990"] I don't recall ever having to remove the powerhead to replace a water pump. (you have to get at the shift linkage connector to drop the gearcase). If there isn't an access plate, then the shift linkage connector can be accessed through the gap between gearcase and tower-housing. If the shift linkage connector is correctly installed, and the cap screw hasn't come completely out, it should shift normally (the shift rod ends are relieved so they are held captive by the cap screws in the shift linkage connector) Check that the bellcrank (up on the shift handle you're using to shift the motor) hasn't come loose. I don't recall that being a problem on that vintage motor, but that was 40+ year ago (oops, I just dated myself again). The bellcrank is the part that the top of the sift rod attaches to... -W [/QUOTE]
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