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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    So I finally opened up everything. And as predicted there was rust everywhere. Fortunately it is only surface rust and all the components were otherwise in good shape. So I used some rust remover and lubed everything up and now things are spinning freely as they should. Will replace all the...
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    What would I be looking for? Metal fillings?
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    Don't get me wrong. Just trying to understand my options. I appreciate the feedback.
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    So you are suggesting to take it apart to inspect for damage? I am just thinking if there is damage, am I screwed and the motor is terminal, or would there be any chance of saving it? I am just wondering because taking it apart is quite a job (for me). Never done it before although I have...
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    The isopropyl idea is great. I will do that.
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    I changed the gear case oil at the beginning of last summer. I am 150% sure I did not open the pivot screw. The oil was fine then.
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    Thanks for the feedback. I am really stumped as to how the screw has come off. This is the 4th summer I have owned the motor. I have never once touched that screw. So I can only assume that it has started to come off loose with time.
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    What would you flush it with? Fresh water?
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    Ok for anybody who ends up in the same situation, I found out what is causing the problem. Somehow (I have no idea how) the lower case gear rod pivot screw has come off. So whilst the gear rod is moving, it's not doing it properly and not moving the clutch dog. I really can't understand how it...
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    1998 Johnson 40hp stuck in forward

    So I have a 1998 Johnson 40hp (BJ40TLECR) that today got "stuck" in forward gear. Here are the symptoms: - when the engine is off, the gear/throttle lever works as it should. It moves forward and backwards as it's supposed to. I checked the linkage to the shift rod and it works fine. - when...
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