'98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

[bluerunner]

Trying to disconnect to pull lower unit off. Manual and what I have seen online only makes mention of pulling the cotter key out of the transfer bar. This does nothing to disconnect the linkage. Any help would be appreciated

 

[clanton]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

Remove the key, push in on the shaft, shaft should move inward 3/4 inch.
The belcrank under the carb is split. Still a bear sometime

 

[bluerunner]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

Remove the key, push in on the shaft, shaft should move inward 3/4 inch.
The belcrank under the carb is split. Still a bear sometime

Push in as in further up under the power head, or a side side "in"?

 

[clanton]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

I say push inward in the shaft you removed the clip from, after you remove the clip. It works like a shaft inside a short shaft. when you push inward, no pressure on gearcase shiftrod, or it will not always disconnect,

 

[clanton]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

Stand on starboard side of engine, push shaft to port side.

 

[bluerunner]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

Got it, was kind of a pain in the buttocks but it came free and lower unit is free.

Thanks for the help

 

[clanton]

Re: '98 JOhnson 90 shift linkage

If that was fun, wait until you reinstall.