how to remove lower unit on 73 johnson

chermac01

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I have all the bolts off of my 73 johnson 115. The lower unit dropped down about half an inch. my question is what is the best way to remove the shift rod?
 

Daviet

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Re: how to remove lower unit on 73 johnson

If I remember correctly there is a bell crank under the carb, remove the bolt and small nut and split the bell crank.
 

Daviet

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Re: how to remove lower unit on 73 johnson

Good, glad you got it figured out.
 
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