how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

[forty5goingon65]

i removed the bolts even the one under the trim tab i watched on utube and they show removing the bolts and then pulling the bottom end off but something is holding do i have to take the screw out of the shifter at the top could that be whats holding the bottom end utube does not show that. thanks

 

[Al-53]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

yes i believe the shifter rod is holding you back....not to familaur with your engine...but if it has water intakes on the lower end remove them..the shifter rod connection may be in there....it is on my motor so taking a shot that yours are also...but you need to release the shifter rod to drop it....

Al

 

[Chris1956]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

Most manual shift Johnnyrudes need to have the shift rod disconnected. There are different ways to do this, depending on the year of the motor. You might post the year.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

Agree, All the relevant motor info needs to be posted.

Here's when I did mine. 1985 140hp

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=309188

 

[kencat]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

On V4 VRO models, shift gearcase to reverse position, pull the retaining pin (nice big loop at the end for your finger) from the shift lever, push the shift lever toward the powerhead. (This is from the service manual,without the big loop comment).

Shift shaft is released.

Disconnect remote cables first for access. May need to as well to let the shift lever move in. Haven't done it yet on my 90hp, but have on a 60 VRO. The service manual shows all cables removed.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

On V4 VRO models, shift gearcase to reverse position, pull the retaining pin (nice big loop at the end for your finger) from the shift lever, push the shift lever toward the powerhead. (This is from the service manual,without the big loop comment).

Shift shaft is released.

Disconnect remote cables first for access. May need to as well to let the shift lever move in. Haven't done it yet on my 90hp, but have on a 60 VRO. The service manual shows all cables removed.

Not all 4 cylinder VRO models are like that one. See my link in the earlier post. 140hp 1985 originally VRO looper.

 

[kencat]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

Not all 4 cylinder VRO models are like that one. See my link in the earlier post. 140hp 1985 originally VRO looper.

Darn design changes eh?

That's why these forums are a great help to folks. I'm glad my 87 90hp has the pin. Makes the job a lot easier. Need to do a water pump replace this summer myself.

kenmyfam, your posts are good stuff. I just wanted to point out the easier way for those that have that design. It's a topic that comes up a lot it seems.

Ken C.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

kenmyfam, your posts are good stuff. I just wanted to point out the easier way for those that have that design. It's a topic that comes up a lot it seems.Ken C.

No problem. The more information shared here the better. I just wanted to make sure that someone with my version was looking for what is in your version and adding confusion to their job.
Good luck with yours.

 

[forty5goingon65]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

sorry it is a 84 i dont see a loop i just see a screw looks hard to get at even with the cables off. thanks

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

sorry it is a 84 i dont see a loop i just see a screw looks hard to get at even with the cables off. thanks

Did you check my link in the above post ?? Is it like that one ???

 

[forty5goingon65]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

okay i got it thanks kenmyfam and kencat i got lucky my 1/4 inch extension was the perfect fit oh by the way looking at both your computer names you are both name ken if so thats my name too thanks again guys

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

Glad to hear it !!!
So we have Ken,
Ken squared.....and
Ken cubed........wonder if we will get a Ken to the power of 4 ????

 

[forty5goingon65]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

the water pump is fine so i think somthing is broke in side when i push the shifter in foward or reverse does not engage prop still free turns i was wondering if you have any photos of removing the gears i have a johnson and evinrude repair manule but it only goes to 1980 think it would be the same or close enough thanks

 

[Chris1956]

Re: how do you take off the bottom end of a 90 hp envinrud v4

If the manual is for mechanical shift, it should be real close. Aftermarket Gearcases may be avail for that motor. Check out SEI Website. It hardly pays to repair the gearcases, as the gears and bearings are pricey. Used gearcases are another way to go.