adangelo77
Cadet
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- Dec 7, 2018
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Hello,
I have a 1985 70 HP johnson - J70TLCOS. I fear the lower unit gears may give out on my in the next season or two. When I Changed the lower unit oil this year there were metal shavings and the oil was a light grey color. I just bought the boat a season ago, the engine runs amazing and was reliable all summer but I was disappointed when I winterized and found the oil in the shape it was in. The last owner said he changed the oil annually.
Anyways, I came across a guy selling a 1977 70hp and it seems like much of the gear parts are the same. Would the parts be interchangeable if I needed to re do the gears on my 1985? The seller also said he may have a 1985 lower unit but he is going to get back to me.
Thank you!!!!
I have a 1985 70 HP johnson - J70TLCOS. I fear the lower unit gears may give out on my in the next season or two. When I Changed the lower unit oil this year there were metal shavings and the oil was a light grey color. I just bought the boat a season ago, the engine runs amazing and was reliable all summer but I was disappointed when I winterized and found the oil in the shape it was in. The last owner said he changed the oil annually.
Anyways, I came across a guy selling a 1977 70hp and it seems like much of the gear parts are the same. Would the parts be interchangeable if I needed to re do the gears on my 1985? The seller also said he may have a 1985 lower unit but he is going to get back to me.
Thank you!!!!