71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

[Black Spark]

Hi to all,<br />did any one know how to change the impeller of an 60 HP Johnson (60ES71C) ?<br />I have take 6 Screws of, but the lower unit does not drop down.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Marco

 

[OBJ]

Re: 71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

Hey Black Spark. Welcome to the forum.<br /><br />Taking for granted your engine is an electric shift, did you disconnect the wire harness to the lower unit? The knife connectors are under the "hood" probably on the starboard side of the engine. Look for a green and blue wire. Disconnect and tie a piece of string on to the harness where it goes to the midsection. Gently pull the lower wire harness from the engine area. A little lube here will help. The string is to help pull the harness back up through to the engine so it should be a strong string or a wire will do also.

 

[Black Spark]

Re: 71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

Hello OBJ,<br />thanks for the help.<br />But my mainproblem is that I can't pull the lower unit away from the rest.<br />I suggest that somenone use a lot of glue to fix the lower unit <br />Any Idea to remove the lower unit oder an answer why I can't move it an inch ?<br /><br />Greetings,<br /><br />Marco

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

Did you remove the bolt on the trim tab? Might need to on that model.

 

[Mufasa]

Re: 71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

When was the last time the lower unit was removed? I suspect the driveshaft is seized into the crankshaft. I have had to cut some of those apart to salvage used parts.

 

[Black Spark]

Re: 71er 60 HP Johnson Impeller change

I don't know when the lower unit was removed.<br />I buy this motor last year in november. Possibly it is a few years ago.