My 1979 Johnson 115 was running like a champ. Noticed a fuel smell when parked in garage. Found lower house on the bottom carb leaking. I replaced it yesterday. I had to remove just the lower carb and the two throttle cables. 

 

Today i I took it out. No fuel odor but I don't have reverse. I did have to turn the dial (maybe its called the adjust dial???) in each throttle cable to make them go back in. The engine does fine in forward. But reverse it just revs and no prop turn. 

 

Did I perhaps make the reverse cable out of adjustment??

 

thanks!

 

joe 

I did do some research and I guess one of the two cables is the throttle and the other is the actual shift linkage. Still wondering how to get the adjustments done. Any websites or articles you all know of?

Disconnect the shift linkage and shift it by hand. See where it's natural neutral position is. Put your shifter in neutral and adjust the linkage cable so it's properly positioned to keep motor in neutral. It might take a little tinkering, but you should be able to figure it out. 

For future reference, take a picture of the assembly before you start to pull it apart.  Take pictures from various angles, focusing on what you'll be taking apart.  Take pictures at the various stages of the process so you can assemble in reverse order.  Part "x" came off last.  Part "X" goes on first.

On March 15, 2016 at 7:32 AM, Fishing Rhino said:

For future reference, take a picture of the assembly before you start to pull it apart.  Take pictures from various angles, focusing on what you'll be taking apart.  Take pictures at the various stages of the process so you can assemble in reverse order.  Part "x" came off last.  Part "X" goes on first.

This is a must-do for any mechanical repair, thumbs up for instant feedback digital cameras.