Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

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johcar2

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I drained the gear oil, removed the six bolts, and the lower unit dropped down maybe an 1/8th of an inch, and that was it. Wiggle, pull, it did not come out. What am I missing?

While at this, where do you find the model number on the Johnson 9.9? I've looked and can't find anything but stamped part numbers. It has electronic ignition as what info I've found states that it is 1994 or later. Correct me if that is wrong.

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John
 
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Patate

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Re: Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

Did you remove completly the shifter screw with flat screwdriver, it's easyer with le shift lever forward
 
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Re: Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

Does the motor have a round plug in the side of the power head with model and serial number stamped into it?
 
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Re: Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

Patate said:
Did you remove completly the shifter screw with flat screwdriver, it's easyer with le shift lever forward
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On my shifter there are two bolts, look to be 7/16", and a tough place to get to. This is inside the cover, on the right side. I can't get a wrench on either of them enough to loosen either of them. Is this what you are speaking of?

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John
 
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Re: Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

Fishing4Walleyes said:
Does the motor have a round plug in the side of the power head with model and serial number stamped into it?
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Nothing on the side, but there is a metal circular item on the top of the head that has some numbers, but only one set. Let me post a pic on another site and get back to you.

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John
 
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Re: Can't remove the lower unit on a Johnson 9.9

Might have to pull carb or recoil starter to get to the shift rod linkage screw?? I did and it made it easier. Of course I was already servicing the carb.
 
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