40hp johnson shifting headaches

[boat rookie]

"can anyone help shifting link

"can anyone help shifting linkage is so hard to move we broke the shift cable,installed new shift and throttle cables still same thing unhooked cables from motor shift arm very hard to move its an older model we beleive late 60s-early 70s no tag to be able to tell any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks craig"

 

[ikia]

Is the motor running or is som

Is the motor running or is someone turning the propeller shaft when you try to shift????If bot you are making mistakes.

 

[bot_rookie]

"ikia, we have tryed both way

"ikia, we have tryed both ways in water and by hand still really stiff also when boat was in water last acted like it went out of gear cut throttle back and boat took off again did it several times that day"

 

[bobbyc]

"The engine numbers are on the

"The engine numbers are on the powerhead....stamped on an unpainted aluminum welch plug located on the top or side of the powerhead...The plug is approximately the size of a quarter. These numbers will identify the motor as to size and year. Has anyone checked the gear oil in the lower unit??? How about the grease fitting on the shift lever shaft???

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[bot_rookie]

"bob,thanks for the info found

"bob,thanks for the info found the #s model 40e72e am i safe to presume it is a 1972 checked the oil greased fittings all is ok"

 

[bobbyc]

It is a 1972...The most common

It is a 1972...The most common cause of binding is lack of lubrication on the shift lever shaft. I assume you have greased the fitting with marine grease and the grease oozed out. The lever should move easily. There are also some adjustments on the shift lever itself. Does the lever move with difficulty at all throttle openings??? A manual is available on this site or at most marinas...it is a good investment and can save a lot of time and money if you intend to do any of the work yourself