1969 Johnson 85 hp

[TSBoatman]

Hello everyone! I have found tons of great info. from you pros in the past month and finally had a question of my own. I hope I started this tread in the right section since i though i read a similar post a while back with a similar problem but I couldnt find where it was.
Any how here it is, I am currently trying to remove the lower end of my Johnson 69 85hp I just got and it seems to be completly frozen. I dont know how long it sat but my guess is quite some time and by going through my manuel I removed all connecting bolts and it wont budge. Am I missing something? I hit it with some WD-40 every two hours for totaling 6 times yesterday and tapped it with a rubber mallet and still no dice. I thought I read someone using a heatgun but like i said i cant find that thread so im not sure where to go from here. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREAT!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

did you get the bolt under the trim fin? also tie a string to the shift wire, so you can fish it back up. if you have all the bolts out, start one on each side back in. now remove spark plugs, and turn the fly wheel, hopefully it will drop. 99%, that the o ring at the top of the drive shaft went bad, and allowed water up into the splines, and they are rusted to the crank shaft.

 

[patrick4266]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

I have taken off the lower end on that motor several times. I believe there is a bolt on the bottom too, up under the skeg. If you really did get all the bolts out then the shaft must be stuck. I have read where it can be a real hard job. Some one will come along shortly and give you better advice than I can. good luck.

 

[patrick4266]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

daddy you were typing when I was. I got my trim fixed, thanks

 

[TSBoatman]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

Thanks for the replys- all excellent advice!

Yup I removed the allen bolt on the trim tab fin also but now that you mention it I haven't yet located the shift wire and cant seem to find it my diagram. Tash, any way to describe what it looks like by chance because even with the manuel i'm sorry to say most of this is Dutch to me being this is my first OB I've had the chance to work with and im sorry i didnt say that in the first place,THANKS

 

[TSBoatman]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

Anyone out there know where my shift wires are located on this motor? This is the last step for me todrop my lower end and I dont want to fiddle around with anything else. ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRICATED!

 

[patrick4266]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

That shift wire is located on the starbooard."right side" it will be under the power head going down through the crowl. This wire must be handled with care. I used dish soap to kind of grease it up. As daddy told you tie a piece of string on it so you can pull it back through. use heavy duty fishing string . i did.

 

[iwombat]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

If it dropped 1/4" and then won't budge your drive shaft is hung up.

If it won't even drop 1/4" you missed a bolt.

 

[TSBoatman]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

Ok. Thanks alot for the info. and as soon as i get off work tonight i will dissconnect that wire and double check for any more bolts. I'll keep you guys updated and if anyone else has anymore suggestions my ears are open.

 

[patrick4266]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

If I remember right< however I am old and senile > there is another boat other than the trim bolt up under there.

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

You are not so old and your memory is as good as it should be, considering all the information you have.

 

[iwombat]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

A whole 'nuther boat? Man, OMC thought of everything in the 70s.

 

[TSBoatman]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

LOL@nuther boat...........Yes there was which is also removed. I'm now wondering if it has EVER been opened considering everybolt i took out had original paint on it intact with no tool marks.........I will give it another soak with the old WD-40 again........

 

[iwombat]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

I'd suggest something other than WD-40 - it's not that good a penetrating oil, that's not really what it's made for. Try PB blaster or some other brand labeled as "penetrating oil".

 

[patrick4266]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

another boat ha ha, told yous I was senile lol

 

[TSBoatman]

Re: 1969 Johnson 85 hp

Well guys , sorry i havnt had an update latly but tonight i'll be able to get back at it. I now have a heatgun and some PB spray so hopefully i can get this S.O.B. to drop. Any more suggestions will be much appricated!