35 johnson 1977 lower unit

[jsb91010]

Anyone know where the shift linkange connection is...i removed all bolts and it's holding up on that i guess?

 

[jsb91010]

Re: 35 johnson 1977 lower unit

anyone? sorry for being such a newb

 

[bonz_d]

Re: 35 johnson 1977 lower unit

As you are standing behind the motor facing the prop look on the right hand side for a small cover plate held on by 2 screws.

 

[jsb91010]

Re: 35 johnson 1977 lower unit

it's in the midsecion on the side? I took the screws off that plate last night, and there is 2 rods in there, one of the rods has 2 sets of screws and some sort of bracket, but I could not turn the screws last night very easily so i stopped...is that what your talking about?

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 35 johnson 1977 lower unit

Yes, that is the junction of the upper and lower shift rods. You need to remove the lower screw fully. Take it right out and hold it in your hand. Try not to drop it in the housing but if you do you can get it back once the LU is off. and watch out as the LU could drop then. Make sure it is supported.

 

[jsb91010]

Re: 35 johnson 1977 lower unit

thanks guys...i got it off and it looks as though I could use a new impeller anyways, thanks...and by the way the starter is at the starter shop right now...