1968 65 hp lower unit

[richinct]

I'm attempting to replace the impeller in the lower unit. I have remove all the bolts. The lower unit drops down about 3inchs. I know by reviewing other post that you have to disconect the shifting lever on top. however, upon looking where i think it should be removed it looks as though the shaft comming into the top takes a 90 degree turn to the port and then 90's straight up to the shift lever. before I loosen the 1/2" bolt on the clamp where this shaft is connected, will I be able to drop the lower unit once disconnected. Or is there something I am missing. I have ordered the factory service manual, but I am axious to get this done, so any help would be appreciated. Rich in CT

 

[bigNATE®]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

there should be a diamond shaped cover on the left side of the motor (when the prop is facing you), pull that cover off and then there will be a oval cover that needs to come off too<br /> try and salvage the gaskets so you can cut out new ones, inside there will be the shift linkage connection that you need to remove, it should be a brass rod with 2 stainless hex bolts one is accessable through that cover, just unscrew it and the lower unit should slide off the bottom with a good firm tug<br /><br />and theres your lower unit<br /> <br /><br />the metal thing sitting on the driveway is the waterpump housing and impeller, let me know if you need pics of that

 

[richinct]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

I guess I am the unfortunate one who does not have this access cover on this particular enigine. I believe the 65hp did not come with this option. But, wow pictures and everything, thank you so much for the information.

 

[ketron47]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

BigNATE....One of the best response ever!!!!! Thanks for going the "Extra Mile" in helping your fellow boaters. Frank

 

[bigNATE®]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

lol, just trying to help, there is 7 different 67-68 V-4 engines in our group of boating friends and they all have the same cover whether it is a 55/60/65<br /><br />must be a 3 cyl inlne then

 

[smitty112233]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

bigNATE, I have one of these same 'rudes 1968 65 HP. I seem to have cut in the hose that is behind the diamond cover in the first picture. Do you know what that goes to?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

Richard.... That access plate exists on all of the 1968 65hp models. If your engine doesn't have one, your engine is a different model.<br /><br />In one of your other posts, you mention that the hood say "Loop Charged" to which I asked what is the model number of that engine.<br /><br />Once more.... What is the model number of that engine?

 

[RCarleson]

Re: 1968 65 hp lower unit

is the model number located on the transome mount?<br />I can't seem to find the model Number. Note 65hp unknown motor post!! I'm goin crazy>>>>