115 Johnson Gearcase assembly?

GatorMike

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I just finished putting new seals in my lower unit and I am having a problem. It seems like the 4 bolts that connect the propshaft bearing carrier to the retaining plate are too short. I realize this probably means something didn't go together right but I can't figure it out. The 2 snap rings are seated in their grooves, and I can easily start a piece of all thread in the holes so the holes are lined up the bolts just aren't long enough. Is anybody familiar with this problem and have any suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
 

Walker

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Re: 115 Johnson Gearcase assembly?

Your bearing carrier is probably not seated far enough in. Tap on it with a hammer handle.
 

GatorMike

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Re: 115 Johnson Gearcase assembly?

Thanks Walker, some things are just too obvious. I actually had tried tapping on the carrier but wasn't tapping hard enough, once I gave it a couple of good taps I got the extra half inch I needed. Thanks again.
 
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