1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

[bake03]

took the permanant bolts off my lower until, it lowers a bit, and a little more when in reverse. can not get it to drop down more than roughly a half inch. is there a pin or something you need to remove. i do not see one. It starts good, goes into reverse well and neutral something clunking in forward, perhaps sheared something. Thank you in advance for your help

 

[Art Bernard]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

The shift rod runs up the leg of the motor and connects under the motor. Bolt the foot back up, operate the shifter and look at the moving parts. It should be in the centerline of the motor towards the front. It's a pain to get to without some good socket extensions.

Art

 

[Cofe]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

If it is a late 80's motor, the linkage disconnects when you remove the water intake screens. Unscrew the connection, and raise up the upper nut and remove the plastic tapered keeper that is underneath that nut.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

Post your model number and we can be more specific.

 

[bake03]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

model number j35elcts
serial number f5801075

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

1983 35hp Johnson..... Remove the screen as "Cofe" instructs above.

 

[bake03]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

ok i see where the thing to undo behind the screen is. im having no luck finding the bolt that holds rod that is centerline of the motor towards the front anyone have piks thank you

 

[jasper60103]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

ok i see where the thing to undo behind the screen is. im having no luck finding the bolt that holds rod that is centerline of the motor towards the front anyone have piks thank you

Check this out...
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=374011&page=5

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1980s JOHNSON 35hp taking lower unit off

Lift the connecting fitting of the top rod. See that plastic part? Make a note of which way the taper goes. The plastic fitting is actually split.... remove it from the shaft, then remove the connector. The rod will now slide out of the lower unit.