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1973 johnson 135hp kicks hard when shifting foward

Nick Clement

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hi,

My girlfriend just bought me a used boat for my b-day, it has a 1973 johnson 135 hp motor, it runs really good except when i shift it in foward it kicks hard like` bah bah bah tak tak` then vroom it goes like a beauty, and the gears messed up in the foot or ive been told it normal for those motors to do that 40 years ago?....anyone please help!
 
That uses a mechanical , hydraulic assist shift system.-------------There may be issues with it or are you trying to baby this unit into gear.-----------------Shift with a quick firm motion to minimize damage to gear and clutch dog.
 
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