Hi everyone! I just purchased a 50hp johnson to replace mine
The info tag is faded but it looks identical to my j50tleds 1996. The previous owner had the motor rebuilt and used it for a year before replacing with a new motor. I was told it was water ready. Before mounting to my boat I noticed when the shift detent ball is in neutral position, you can spin the prop and hear dragging. When you move slightly over so that the point on the right is pushing the ball in the prop spins freely. Otherwise forward and reverse seems to lock in properly. Question is does this need adjustment or do I correct by adjusting the shift cable when I connect? Thank you
The info tag is faded but it looks identical to my j50tleds 1996. The previous owner had the motor rebuilt and used it for a year before replacing with a new motor. I was told it was water ready. Before mounting to my boat I noticed when the shift detent ball is in neutral position, you can spin the prop and hear dragging. When you move slightly over so that the point on the right is pushing the ball in the prop spins freely. Otherwise forward and reverse seems to lock in properly. Question is does this need adjustment or do I correct by adjusting the shift cable when I connect? Thank you