Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

[J35]

Missing about 2/3rds of a tooth on a Johnson 35p pinion gear. I know I should replace it, but at about 200 bucks on a motor that is 37 years old makes me wonder if it will work for awhile longer. I did not notice anything while running that wold indicate a broken gear. I pulled lower unit apart to replace/repair slipping clutch dog.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

You could break the rest off under stress and that could grind through the gears and stuff it all up.
You could try on ebay or something or a wrecker for something not new but still useable and a lot cheaper

 

[jb93]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

Find your part # and go looking for it on ebay. Also check out the Salvage Yards listed in the sticky at the top of this forum.
http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/salvage-yards-wilde1-438822.html

 

[F_R]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

That broken tooth is a disaster about to happen. It certainly will break off and wipe out everything.

 

[boobie]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

If you don't replace it you might be buying a whole new lower unit.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

What's the model number of that engine?. I'll check my remaining stock.

 

[J35]

Re: Broken tooth on pinion 35hp, opinion?

Thanks Joe, however I found one on eBay.