mpritch272
Cadet
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2007
- Messages
- 18
Did the water pump today, 2002 Johnson 90-
What a PITA, you are supposed to be able to pull a pin on the shift linkage and push to disengage, but the carb is in the way, so had to get on the other side and pull it loose from there. I never would have figured it out from the book, I ended up taking a few pics (aren't digital cameras great?) and printing them, and driving to the local dealer to get advice.
I ended up taking both lower side covers off to get at the bolt and pin.
Here's the pin (looking from underneath):
Here's the other side (bolt is under the connector in the center of the picture with the red end):
Here's some good news:
I have a good stand to work on the lower unit:
I have success:
Now for the bad news... I forgot to moly lube the drive shaft splines when I put the lower end back. Should I pull it again to lube it? I cleaned the splines when I pulled it, just forgot to grease them when I put it back. It is a royal pain. I suppose I can probably pull it in about 45 minutes being I know how, putting it back takes a little longer. I guess if I have to pull it again, I have a stand to place it...
Thanks for your advice.
Pritch-
What a PITA, you are supposed to be able to pull a pin on the shift linkage and push to disengage, but the carb is in the way, so had to get on the other side and pull it loose from there. I never would have figured it out from the book, I ended up taking a few pics (aren't digital cameras great?) and printing them, and driving to the local dealer to get advice.
I ended up taking both lower side covers off to get at the bolt and pin.
Here's the pin (looking from underneath):
Here's the other side (bolt is under the connector in the center of the picture with the red end):
Here's some good news:
I have a good stand to work on the lower unit:
I have success:
Now for the bad news... I forgot to moly lube the drive shaft splines when I put the lower end back. Should I pull it again to lube it? I cleaned the splines when I pulled it, just forgot to grease them when I put it back. It is a royal pain. I suppose I can probably pull it in about 45 minutes being I know how, putting it back takes a little longer. I guess if I have to pull it again, I have a stand to place it...
Thanks for your advice.
Pritch-
