72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

[jeffl78]

Does anyone know if one has to pull the powerhead to remove the midsection for replament due to a crack in it? I think I have removed all the bolts from the midsection and it dosent seem to want to come off. I even hit it pretty hard with a hammer since it already has a crack in it anyway. Still, it seems like there's some sort of bolt under the powerhead or something that I havent exposed yet. I'm a pretty good shady tree, but I have never been in to an outboard this far. I just don't want to pull this powerhead if I realy don't have to. By the way, the outboard is a 1972 johnson 125hp V4 with electric shift. I'm not sure if the midsection got cracked from some debri I hit that munched my prop a few weeks ago, or if it craked when the bolts came very loose while running the other day. Which ever it was the gear case didn't want to come off and I had to force it. Amazingly, the splines still look good! However, maybe I missed something when I inspected them the other day. Remember that it is a 4 spline, course spline style shaft. Anyway, I'll be hopeing for a good responce, and of course, better luck! Thanks, Jeff.

P.S. If anyone has parts for this hydroelectric/push button shift, 125 Johnson let me know!
1972 to ? 85, 100, 115, 125, 135 will work.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal question??? (elecric shift)

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal question??? (elecric shift)

There are the obvious ones to remove, one with a 5/8 head in front of the trim tab, and one well hidden up in the cavity above the trim tab.

 

[jeffl78]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

Jeff with the problem here,

Which trim tab are you talking about? I already removed the gear case. I can't get the midsection off. do you know if the powerhead has to be removed.

 

[jeffl78]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

Jeff with the problem here,

Which trim tab are you talking about? I already removed the gear case. I can't get the midsection off. Do you know if the powerhead has to be removed.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

To get at the upper mounts, you have to remove the powerhead.

 

[jeffl78]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

Sent you an Email. Thanks, Jeff

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

Didn't get it yet. Slow mail day maybe?

 

[jeffl78]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

Jeff with the problem again, I resent tha Email with my pc instead of my blackberry phone this time. You should hve it now. Thanks, Jeff.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

You Got Mail.

Let me know if they don't work. They're jpg and I can pdf them if necessary.

 

[jeffl78]

Re: 72 johnson 125 v4 midsection removal (elecric shift)

I got the pics, thanks a lot. The mill is now completely tore down. I'm going to service the carbs and fuel pump before I reassemble it with the good midsection. I'll let you know how it all comes out.

Thanks again, Jeff.