1971 Johnson 60HP outboards Service Manual, Page 66Get this manual
A bent exhaust housing may cause upper driveshaft splines to wear excessively, and may also damage crankshaft splines
gInspect water tubes for obstructions or kinks which may restrict water flowhInspect water pump impeller and replace if vanes are damaged or worn excessivelyInspect pump housing for scoring and replace if damagedInspect impeller housing plate and replace if scored or pittediCheck water intake screen and clean if pluggedjCheck oil pump screen and clean if plugged
Figure 6-28Checking Solenoids
kInspect drive gears, pinion gear, and thrust washers and bearings for wearReplace if worn1Wash needle bearings in solventOil bearings immediately with clean light spindle oil to prevent rustingInspect bearings as described in Section 5, Rower Head
mCheck the solenoid coil windings and shift cable leads for continuity using an ohmmeterSolenoid windings should read to ohms resistance on low ohm scaleSee Figure 6- 28