Tiller Control Arm Bearing Clamp

[KyPoorBoy]

I have a 1972 Johnson 25hp model 25R72R. i have been thru this motor from top to bottom as it has fought me every step of the way. i dont"t think there is any part of it i have not had to repair.as it had a family or rodents living in it just before i got it.
However i have enjoyed the journey and learned a lot along the way. My lastest problem is that the control arm bearing clamp keeps breaking on me..with the last one i replaced only lasting about five minutes after i launched the boat . What did i do wrong or what could cause this to happen so much? Thank you for your time and help!!

 

[F_R]

???Don't understand what bearing clamp ???

 

[racerone]

Probably the coils are rubbing on the flywheel.---But post pictures to make yourself clear !

 

[KyPoorBoy]

Sorry i should have been more clear it is part #0305609 and is listed as #39 0n iboats under the Cvlinder and Crankcase section for a Johnson 25R72R . It is located on the port side under the flywheel and holds the top of the throttle control arm to the motor just under the flywheel. Thanks

 

[racerone]

Just like I thought !!----I believe you should look at the flywheel rubbing on the coils.----The coils need to be set / adjusted to be in the right place.

 

[KyPoorBoy]

I thought i had them adjusted correctly but i will check it out Where can i find one of those rings to adjust the coils? Thank you so much!!

 

[F_R]

You asked about the coil ring.
www.richardsoutboardtools.com


or his e-mail at


classicomctools@gmail.com

Dang, you must putting some serious stress on that clamp. I never saw one break in all my years.

 

[oldboat1]

I've lost them on the shop floor, but I've never broken one either. Maybe if the inner one is missing, the outer one gets stressed somehow. I have broken the spring clip up at the top of the tower/control lever, however, and I think that piece is stainless steel.

 

[KyPoorBoy]

Gentlemen, I believe the coils were rubbing the flywheel or at least one side of one of the was not tight as it should have been and rubbed just a little but that is all it takes.. I hope I have that problem cured and hopefully smooth sailing ahead. I cannot thank you guys enough for sharing all your wisdom on these old motors. I would not have made it this far without you. Thanks again and Happy Trails