D-OH! Wrong bolt

[salmo]

I have a carb?ed 1996 Johnson 150hp V6 outboard. I was draining the lower unit oil last weekend and, in my haste, removed the wrong bolt to drain. The bolt I removed is on the right side next to the water intake screen. Some oil came out. I then realized my error and removed the CORRECT drain and vent screws and then drained & refilled the unit and reinstalled ALL screws/bolts. I believe (but am not sure) that the bolt I removed first is a Pinion Retaining Bolt. (I could not find it labeled on the only exploded view I found for an OMC V6 but did find it labeled on an OMC 3 cyl.) The Questions: 1) do I need to fill oil somewhere to replace what drained out when I first removed the bolt? 2) Is there anything special I need to do because I removed the bolt such as internal realignments, etc.

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: D-OH! Wrong bolt

As I recall.... Dont turn/touch anything and replace the screw immediately. Oil should be fine if properly filled.

 

[patenglish]

Re: D-OH! Wrong bolt

A friend of mine did the same thing and it turned out to be the shift linkage screw. If it goes in and out of gear I think you are OK.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: D-OH! Wrong bolt

That screw on a 150 doesn't have anything to do with the shift. It's to stop a bearing from moving. Just repalce it and make sure you get it sealed otherwise water will get in.

 

[salmo]

Re: D-OH! Wrong bolt

Thanks. My local repair shop echoed Dhadley's remark: shouldn't be an issue since I replaced it before running it.