disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

[HopeSheFloats]

Season's greetings all, I've removed the carbs and need to replace the intake manifold gasket. I'm hung up at what I believe is the shift rod connection and the connecting rod housing on the manifold. Not sure what or where to disconnect from for complete manifold removal & so as not to cause any possible shifting problems later. 1979 Johnson 115, gear currently in neutral{please inform if incorrect}....I see three different retainment parts and would appreciate any help on just what step{s} to take...Thanks

details {edit-slotted nut is a bolt head actually}

overhead view w/manifold pulled forward

 

[ezeke]

Re: disassembly question

Re: disassembly question

Remove the shift rod screw that you have labeled "slotted nut".

If you drop the gearcase, try not to turn the shift rod.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: disassembly question

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Thankyou, yes water pump & housing replacement also on the menu, so thanks for that tip as well!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

Hey folks, more questions ...figured I'd add them here, hope they're found lol
{and yep it's all greek to me as you've probably guessed :redface:}

1979 Johnson 115 V4 on a stand, is getting a going thru as this is a new motor to me. I've got the carbs off for rebuild, choke solenoid off, starter off, intake manifold off {gasket repair}, most electrical connections unhooked {for cleaning} and that is leaving a few wires dangling...will there be any problem hooking up power to the TnT to tilt her up for lower end removal...I would asume the TnT doesn't share a common power feed with anything else, but we all should know what assuming can lead to...Thanks for assisting this rookie.

Part 2: while your here, & if you don't mind....on the leaf valves and leaf plate assembly, will the same carb cleaner be alright to use and probably more importantly, what should I use to clean the 'rubber{?}' filler blocks...

Again I appreciate any assistance, hopefully this will please the Mrs too, as she's always telling me I need professional help

 

[ezeke]

Re: disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

I would not recommend anything more than soap and water on the filler blocks. The rest should not require much cleaning, but carb cleaner should not harm them.

The PT&T on the 1979 motors got power through a separately fused box mounted outside of the motor, usually on the transom or near it. It had no direct connection with the engine wiring.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Thanks again, very much appreciated

One final question {lol I'm sure} once the carb's and leaf plate assembly has been cleaned, should I coat them{internally/externally} with something for protection? as it will be spring probably before a test run of anysort.

 

[ezeke]

Re: disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

Fogging oil.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: disassembly question *{more ?'s update}

Thankyou Sir, for your time as well as the help...and sorry, I forgot to say thanks for the diagram, Thanks!!!