55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

[small block]

engine is free spinning but cant get it out of gear.model#qd16 serial#1208280.also this engine has the factory paint in good shape but there is no evidense of any decals. is this possible?

 

[alcan]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

Hi Small Block.<br /> Have you drained your lower unit oil? If so how did it look? From what little you say, it sounds as if the shift lever shaft on the starboard side of the exhaust housing is frozen. Do not pound on it or it will bust. Tell us a little more about whats going on. After 50 years almost anything is possable. (the decal thing).

 

[small block]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

dear alcan captain, thanks for your help.i have not drained the lower unit yet to check the oil.i just got the motor on the 9th.i will check it soon and get back to the forum. the shift lever on the starboard side of the engine is stuck in reverse,thier is a little movement rearward but none forward.i have been soaking the shaft that the handle is attached to.also there is what appears to be a greese fitting on the end of the shaft,i think? thanks again .

 

[alcan]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

Hi Small Block.<br />How are you today? Well, I hope. You say you just got the motor. Dose this mean you haven't started it yet? The reason I ask is, we need to know where to begin. This stuck shaft my be just the tip of the ice berg. The main problem with working on these older units is getting them apart with out breaking them. So get ready for some stuck bolts.Lets hear some more about your motor?

 

[small block]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

hi alcan.thanks for such a quick reply.i havent run the engine yet. i would like to get it in neutral to check the compression and to see if i have fire.i will be replacing the immpeller so if i have to go into the motor to inspect further that will be ok. thanks again.

 

[alcan]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

Hey Small Block<br /> I would remove the lower unit 1st. You my have to use heat to keep from snapping off bolts. This will let you test the power head and shift the L.U. Then I would remove power head, this will expose shaft. You my have to heat the area around it also. This shaft has a rubber o-ring on it. You will need to replace. I use a propane torch. Take your time, be gental with the heat.Let us know how you make out.

 

[small block]

Re: 55 johnson 10hp.locked in reverse

hey alcan. thanks again,looks like ive got a full saturday of fun ahead of me.talk to you soon. thanks s.b.