1998 115 Johnson

[george3819]

I have rebuilt the lower unit on my 115 1998 Johnson and noticed after we got it back together that there was a good bit of play after I engaged the foreward gear. Is there a limit on how much play is tolerable.

 

[ob]

Re: 1998 115 Johnson

If you are refering to the rotational lash in the prop ,it is typical to have around 1/5 to 1/4 turn of rotational lash when in forward gear.

 

[george3819]

Re: 1998 115 Johnson

OK thanks thats what I was wondering. We got it back together and noticed the lash. The only reason I was worried was because on other outboard I had looked at the playwasn't that severe.

 

[dsinger]

Re: 1998 115 Johnson

I have a 98 115 OMC and just checked it, it has about a 1/4 lash in forward but I just got it and have never even started it but is was said to be in good shap. I have never noticed that before thanks