Lower end rebuild 1989 johnson 48spl

[Snaspen101]

Hi, I'm rebuilding my lower end, I just received all the parts. My question is do I need or am I supposed to have 2 of the retainers (see attached) or do I only need one? I have read that one is required per assembly. I only have one and can't remember if there were 2? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

 

[Faztbullet]

Should have two and make sure you have it shimmed or you will be replacing gears

 

[Snaspen101]

I have shims 0.5 but I only have one retainer.

 

[Faztbullet]

FYI...you cannot take new parts and put in old housing using same shims. You will need to: A) Buy a shim gauge tool or B) take to a dealer that has tool and pay them to set pinion height. ( this is cheapest and best)

 

[Snaspen101]

I have all new parts, just missing the once piece, and I'm not entirely sure it had 2 of them I can't remember

 

[Snaspen101]

Update, found it! Yes I know about the shims, I have the proper gauge and an assortment of shims, thank you for the information though. I am still new at this, but with manuals and diagrams and this forum I feel confident lol. We'll I hope. Rebuild kit was $800. I don't wanna mess this up

 

[Faztbullet]

Do you have the pinion tool or just the gauge? Will will need the tool below or your $800 will be spent for nothing.