Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

[iroc52]

Iam trying to change the impeller on my 140 johnson i took all the bolts out of the gear case and it droped down about an inch and wont come out any further is there somthing more i have to unhook HELP!!!!!!!

 

[ezeke]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

You have to disconnect the shift rod. Look under the carburetors for the connection. If you give the model number or exact year, someone may be able to tell you exactly how to disconnect it.

 

[iroc52]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

i looked under the carbs i didnt see anything on the side of the carbs there are 2 cblack cables could that be them and is this a big rod or is it something you have to realy look for

 

[ezeke]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

All V4 motors in the 1980's have a shift rod and they all have to be disconnected under the carbs to get the gearcase off. Now, what is the model number of your motor?

 

[iroc52]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

model # J140TLC1M AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP

 

[ezeke]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

The shift rod on your 1981 motor is held by a slotted screw that is removed from the starboard side. Put the shift in reverse and look for the screw near the center of the pan and remove it. Some 1981 motors have the screw accessed from the port side, but your diagram shows it from the starboard.

 

[iroc52]

Re: Early 80s Johnson 140 HP seahorse

i was looking on the wrong side of the motor when i get home i will check it out thank you very much for your help have a good day