johnson 9.9 outboard

[ringo111]

need help bad. i took of lower leg of on 9.9 johnson 1979. now i can,t get shift linkage to lineup is there a easy way to this thanks

 

[ONERCBOATER]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

yes and no... please allow me to refer you to this page.
http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/Johnson 9.9_15.htm
you would be wise to save that link as that site will answer your every question about your engine. There should be a statue erected for "the machinist" as without his "ramblings" i would likely have gone insane working on my 15hp johnyrude

that said.... the shaft swivels on the lower unit as it is threaded in... and you will likely have to adjust the shifter to the fwd position on the motor end to get enough room to work on it. Then just slide it into coupler... insert bold... tighten... i use a SMALL touch of blue locktite there.

Sean

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

if i adjust lever up to coupler, wont this mess with shift lever meaning wont shift lever be out of wack thanks

 

[AlTn]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

the groove in the lower shift rod has to be completely into the coupler so that the screw will go through that groove and thread into the other side of the coupler..pull the lower shift rod up so that the lu is in forward...when you shove the rod into the coupler and insert the screw, it'll almost self correct the shift lever forcing it into forward before you can screw the lu back on..you can assist it by shifting the lever into forward once the shift rod is back into the coupler

 

[dew2]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

Different lower shift rod connection,Ignor what was posted.

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

no it don,t have removable 1x2 inch shift rod motor is 1979. when i removed 6 bolts .unit dropped about 1/2 inch,there is 2 bolts sloted holding shift rod i loosen bottom one to disingaged shift linkage,now when i try to line it up linkage drops down away from coupler hope this is making sense

 

[dew2]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

Your making sence,Cant you get a needlenose in there and steady it just long enough to get it started,Patience.Get a couple lower unit bolts just started so your hands are free and not holding the lower.

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

what do mean by lu.what position should lever be in f.n.or rev.if i pull lever up its in reverse,when i move gear shift lever on top it has to go in forward pos.there by knocking lever back down away fm coupler .hope this makes sense thanks

 

[dew2]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

set the gear shift on the motor so the shift rod is down as far as it can go.start a bolt if there long enough to hold lower unit so you can work hands free,with a plires try to align the rod in its place and start the nut.

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

only got 1/2 inch tops that is part of problem no room

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

i will try in morning and let you know thanks,four time.

 

[the machinist]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

First off I like to tip the motor up & lock it into the raised position, easier to see & align than hanging upright on a transom or stand.

Lubricate the water pump tube that enters into the water pump grommet.

The lower shifting rod needs to be turned all the way into the threaded linkage in the gearbox. If it does not rotate enough to align the upper bend to the connector, then unscrew it from bottomed out until it is aligned.

I like to attach the connector sleeve to the lower shift rod first.

Then pull the lower shifting rod UP (into reverse for the gearbox) it is easier to see & align the upper shift rod into the connector as you then try to align when pushing the lower unit up. You can move the shift lever into forward, (lowering the upper rod into the connector). If the lower rod moves down, place a screwdriver under the connector holding it up.

Good luck

 

[AlTn]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

Ringo...the lower screw has to be completely out of the coupler before you try to get the lower shift rod into the coupler..if you'll pull the lower rod up AND <using the shift lever> force the upper rod down..this will get the coupler as close to both ends of the shift rods as possible..get the lower shift rod into the connector and you'll see that when you move the shift lever it'll all correct itself for f-n-r once you bolt the lower unit back up..I was mistaken in that pulling up on the lower shift rod puts it into reverse not forward in my first post...you'll get it...a 30 sec. video would demonstate this better than I can explain it

 

[OptsyEagle]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

if i adjust lever up to coupler, wont this mess with shift lever meaning wont shift lever be out of wack thanks

I think it always goes out of whack in order for it to extend and drop down that 1 inch or so to allow you to disconnect the coupler. When you push it back up, it should fix itself (doesn't have much choice).

With the coupler screw out, grease up the end that is fitting into the coupler. Pull up on the rod in the gearcase (puts the gears in reverse) and set the shifter handle to forward. This extends both rods that extra inch it needs to couple. If you have another person, you can put the shift handle in neutral and when it is aligned right have them put it into forward to push the rod down into the coupler, etc. I usually need a person just to hold it in forward, as I am pushing up the lower unit. Make sure the slot in the rod is where the screw goes in and screw in the screw to hold it together. Now push the lower unit back up into the motor and replace the six screws. This process will change the gears to forward as you push it up. If you have any resistance, move the propeller slightly by hand and she should push up fine.

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

thanks guys i have it. main problem i didn,t take coupler screw all way out. thanks to all of you who posted in .much app. ringo.

 

[tjarbogast]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

You might try "Maintaining Johnson/Evinrude 9.9& 15 HP 2 cyle outboards". It has been valuable to me with my 15 HP 1975. The 9.9 and 15 aparently use all the same parts with the exception of carburators (15 HP has a larger bore)

 

[ringo111]

Re: johnson 9.9 outboard

thanks