88 40hp johnson vro, lower unit oil chng.

[BABYNINO]

I just recently changed my lower unit oil, I just recently obtained this engine and noticed that there are 3 screws in the lower unit, bottom is for drain, middle im assuming is for the fill level, now there is a third screw just below where the lower unit seperates..anybody know what that screw is for...any help muck appreciated..<br /><br />thanx.

 

[Waterbugtoo]

Re: 88 40hp johnson vro, lower unit oil chng.

If you are referring to the phillips head, do not remove. Thats the shift fork pin.

 

[ob]

Re: 88 40hp johnson vro, lower unit oil chng.

Here's a view of lower unit.the bottom and top are the ones you'll remove when changing oil.<br /><br /> http://boaterssupply.com/default.as...nson&et_name=1988 Outboard&emo_name=J40TTLCCS

 

[BABYNINO]

Re: 88 40hp johnson vro, lower unit oil chng.

THANX ALOT FOR THE RESPONSE, NOW SHOULD I FILL THE OIL TO THE UPPER MOST SCREW, IS THAT THE LEVEL IT SHOULD BE AT..

 

[ob]

Re: 88 40hp johnson vro, lower unit oil chng.

Yes.Fill from the bottom hole until it weeps out the top.