1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

So i have read a few threads on here about this "PIVOT PIN". well i took this out not knowing what it actually was.....ummm WTF did i do that! LOL well I was trying to lower my lower unit and change the gear oil. After I removed the pin i rotated the prop and I also turned the flywheel trying to get the lower unit to come loose...that didnt work. Now I havnt looked to see how far off the holes are but worst case scenrio what is going to have to happen?

 

[jasper60103]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

I've had luck by turning my motor up-side-down and using a pic to line up the hole. Worst case scenario, you have to tear down the gear case.
Good luck.

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

What does turing it upside down do? Not trying to be smart ***** just trying to figure out how it works.

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

Well i got it all put in but now i cant seem to get it out of forward gear.....what now....lol

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

assuming that you've looked at the exploded view of the gearcase, you may have to try "upside down", and a piece of piano wire or something similiar, and a penlight to get the hole lined up. you may be able to lay the motor on its side and do the same tho.
Johnson Gearcase Parts for 1989 35hp J35RCED Outboard Motor

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

Well i got it all put in but now i cant seem to get it out of forward gear.....what now....lol

you sure the pivot pin actually went through the lever??? not hard to miss the hole!

 

[boobie]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

What ever happened to reading an owners manual ???? If you can't get it you may have to tear it down.

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

you sure the pivot pin actually went through the lever??? not hard to miss the hole!

well i know the pin all the way in to the point where i could completely screw it in....to answer the diagram question no i have not sat down and slowly looked at it, I was in panic mode and was like oh crap i gotta fix this! lol....owners manual....real men dont use owners manuals....whoops!

thanks guys!

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

ok i looked at the diagram of the lower unit what does the pilot pin slide into the driveshaft?

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

you can completely remove everything in the gearcase and get the pin to seat, the trick is to get it to go through the lever!! looks like you may need a service manual, and while you're that deep into it, a seal kit might not be a bad idea!

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

the pin goes through #42. bottom right in the diagram. ( the hole is just a dot in the pic). its the hinge point for the lever.

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

Oh crap i see now! I just had it all the way torn down well all the way to the lower housing completely apart....but the water pump and impeller look to be brand new.....execpt the gasket like you said that needs to be replaced thanks cove!

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

i got the pin in but got it through through the hole every thing looks lined up but still wont go out of gear.

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

try rocking the prop back and forth while trying to shift. ( remove plug wires so it doesnt start accidently)

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

ya that didnt do it still in gear

 

[DUCKING FISHERMAN]

Re: 1989 Evinrude 35 HP Pivot Pin

well i went ahead and took the lower unit off and got it removed from the mid section....was going to attempt and pull it all apart but i dont think i am quailied to tackle that test. So off to the shop it must go!