83 25hp Prop Seal Replacement

[atimm693]

I bought an 83 Johnson 25hp last night on CL for 200 bucks. Recoil is broken but that's a pretty simple fix.

I drained the lower unit tonight and was a little disappointed when a couple teaspoons of crystal clear water ran out.

What is the procedure for replacing the prop seals? It looks like there are two of them.

I would also like to do the shifter and drive shaft seals, but they look pretty straight forward.

 

[boobie]

Take it to a dealer and have it pressure and vacuum checked. That way you'll know exactly where it's leaking.

 

[bwkre]

Might be an idea to see if the motor runs before spending too much money on repairs.For the price of a quart of oil, I would refill the unit and give it a test. Even if its just in a drum.

 

[tommarvin]

You should get her running and do a compression test like you said before you throw money at her.
You can buy a pressure /vacuum hand pump tester at harbor freight tools, then you can test your lower unit at the end of the season for the rest of your boating life.

 

[atimm693]

Might be an idea to see if the motor runs before spending too much money on repairs.For the price of a quart of oil, I would refill the unit and give it a test. Even if its just in a drum.

Yes, that is the plan.

I'm confident that it will run.