'52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

[Bolt1960]

Hello I'm new to iboats but have found a lot of info on my motors here, until now. I'm trying to remove my lower end but cannot find a way to disconnect shift rod. My aim here is to replace the impeller. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance I know this is a rookie question but then I'm a rookie so...
Jim

 

[HighTrim]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Welcome to iboats.

Just above where the gearcase attaches to the exhaust housing there in a panel on the back of the leg held on with 3 bolts. The shift rod disconnect is behind that panel. I havent played with the early QDs in a bit.

 

[Bolt1960]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Thanks for your quick reply Chris, I've removed the cover you mentioned but inside is the upper rod threaded into a casting which the lower rod also threads into,I'm not understanding,do I remove cotter pin from top of upper rod and unthread from the casting?

 

[Bolt1960]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal


This is what I see under the cover I removed. To the left is the upper rod on the right the lower.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

You may enjoy this, a fellow AOMCI members restoration of a QD12. Be sure to read all parts, it is a great outline of how to go about restoring a motor. He does a great job on it!

Beyond the Sea…horse!: Outboard motor restoration step by step…Day one! | A Sentimental Journey:

 

[HighTrim]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Here is what the case will look like removed. Remove the top nut and drop gearcase.

 

[Bolt1960]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

ok looking at that picture it appears the top shift rod has to be unscrewed from the casting.
I'll give that a try thanks again.
Jim

 

[Bolt1960]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Thank You Chris,
the diagram you posted showed me what I needed to see! Impeller installed!
Thanks again,Jim

 

[Bolt1960]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Well here she is running and just pumping water like a champ! Thanks for your help Chris! I also have a few vids of my JW-10 on youtube. Both are survivors I bought for 85 bucks for the pair! I run a 24:1 mix in both and plan on handing them down to my son, after I've had my fun!

 

[HighTrim]

Re: '52 johnson qd-12 lower end removal

Awesome thanks for the video! She is pumping like a champ! Should be no overheat issues on that one. Enjoy the water