1992 120 Johnson V4

[CaptRestless]

Hi guys,<br /><br />Today, me and my buddy tried to drop the lower unit on this engine but we got stuck because of the shift linkage. We followed the manual but I didn't tell us anything. We pulled the release clip on the shift bar at the bottom of the carb, but it did nothing.<br /><br />I searched this site and came up with something we didn't know about. A shift release screw? What is that? Do I need to drop the lower cowling to release the shifter... just to lower the lower unit? <br /><br />Please help us. We have the impeller kit and do not want to have to call the motor guy.<br /><br />Tom

 

[Walker]

Re: 1992 120 Johnson V4

No release screw on your motor. You need to attach at least one bolt back in the bottom to hold the L/U up. You already pulled the clip out, now push the shift linkage sideways toward to middle of the motor. That should release the shift rod.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1992 120 Johnson V4

hello<br /> on the 90* looper motors I dont think they went to a sliding dissconnect. look from the port side at the shift connector block. if you see a 3/8ths headed hex with a screwdriver slot laying horizontal that will be the shift dissconnect. unless the looper went to the pin and slide method but I cant remember. I built a 94 120 last year but cant remember now. I dont think they did

 

[Walker]

Re: 1992 120 Johnson V4

My 94 has the pin and slide, 92 may be different.