1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

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JohnnyB021

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I need to replace the impellar on the water pump, but am not succeeding in getting the lower unit off of the motor. I have removed all six bolts on the lower half, but cannot get the shift rod to disengage to allow the lower unit to be removed. Any help?
 
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Re: 1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

sorry but I cant delete my post or I would have.
 
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Re: 1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

JohnnyB021 said:
I need to replace the impellar on the water pump, but am not succeeding in getting the lower unit off of the motor. I have removed all six bolts on the lower half, but cannot get the shift rod to disengage to allow the lower unit to be removed. Any help?
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The shift lever is bolted under the front of the motor, behind and under the carbs, u need to unbolt it and slide the connecting rod out with the lower unit.
 
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Re: 1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

Yes, you need a 7/16 socket, preferably a 1/4" drive and probably a swivel adapter as it is in a very tight place
 
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railmanbnsf

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Re: 1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

or small hands i was able to get it with just the 1/4 " drive deep well, but make sure the lower unit is supported well. i used a rachet strap to hold the top and bottom units together together
 
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Re: 1975 50HP Johnson Outboard - removal of lower unit

Excellent...thanks all for responding. I was able to quickly remove the starter and get at the bolt. Once the bolt was out, the lower unit slid out easily. Anything I should be aware of when re-installing the lower unit in the same fashion?
 
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