Need help loosing nut for shift rod. 6 hp Johnson.

[Bearcamp]

Have a 1969 Johnson 6 hp. Trying to replace the water pump. Got as far as removing the 4 nuts for the lower unit. Dropped down and trying to remove the nut for the shift rod. That thing is so tight I can't get it loose. Tried a screww driver (can't get on it with a 3/8 socket or nut driver. Even tried tapping it with a hammer and chisel. Won't budge. Soaked it with WD-40 and still nothing. Any other ideas. Here a very simple job turns into a nightmare. It won't move.No room to get on it with a wrench either. Don't want to heat it cause or ruining seals or anything else. HELP PLEASE.

 

[steviecops]

Re: Need help loosing nut for shift rod. 6 hp Johnson.

PB Blaster is far better than WD-40. Give it a good soak and a tap and it should come out.<br /><br />Good luck<br />Steve

 

[SoulWinner]

Re: Need help loosing nut for shift rod. 6 hp Johnson.

Gotta second Stevie on the PB Blaster. Might also need an extra pair of hands to tap the wrench and hold the rod stable.

 

[Bearcamp]

Re: Need help loosing nut for shift rod. 6 hp Johnson.

OK guys thanks. It just took some time and I finally got it. I never had one that tight. Probably was never taken apart. I purchased some penetrating fluid some time ago called Deep Creep made by Sea Foam. After using the WD-40 thought of the Deep Creep and sprayed some of the on and 2 min later it was apart. That stuff is great. I had a Suzuli the the pistons were rusted some and wouldn't turn over. Took off the head and loaded it with Deep Creep and after 1/2 hour it was turning over. Matter of fact, my buddy used it all summer long with no problems. And it was froze solid.<br />Hey here again, Thanks,<br />Bill