1998 Johnson 115 SPL Water Pump

[jeffsutton1969]

This is my first attempt at changing my water pump. Is there anything else other than removing the 4/5 bolts to drop the lower unit? A friend of mine thought there might be a pin that needed to be removed from the shaft that connects it to the power head????<br /><br />1998 Johnson SPL 115hp

 

[Hooty]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115 SPL Water Pump

Howdy Jeff,<br />Welcome to iboats.<br />The first thing I'd say is get yourself a manual for that engine. First, there aren't 4/5 bolts, they're 7 and yes, you do have to disconnect the shiftrod before the l/u will drop. It's under the lower carburetor and kinda tough to get to but it can be done. <br />You can click on "Manuals" at the top of this page and get a generic manual or go to<br /><br /> Manuals <br /><br />and get a OEM manual.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Walker]

Re: 1998 Johnson 115 SPL Water Pump

Hooty's right. You will more than make up for the cost of amanual by doing the waterpump yourself. I think your motor has a retaining pin thru the shift linkage that you pull out then push the linkage inward to release the shift rod.