change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

[pflathead]

ups did a job on this motor shipping it, broke shift handle and bent shaft. This looks like a one piece unit and it looks like the power head may have to come off to replace. Any suggestions? Also need a cover, ups got it too. Thanks again. Great site guys.<br /><br />Pflathead <br /><br />1987 6 hp Model: J6RCUD<br />SN: B7389919

 

[DJ]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

For a cover, look on ebay or here:<br /><br />www.twincityoutboard.com<br /><br />The powerhead does need to come off. Not a bad job.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

yep its power head removal time.<br /> be careful not to lose any of the lower crank seal parts. and make sure the seal retaining roll pin is actually in the drive shaft.

 

[pflathead]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

Thanks for the fast replies.<br /><br />Pflathead

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

On a 1987 model 6hp there's no roll pin in the driveshaft or any of the other bits to worry about. You might not even have to pullt the powerhead if you can get at the two 3/8" bolts that hold the cover over the shifter gears. Might have to pull the recoil and the carb off. There's a single bolt holding the end of the shifter to the gear and the handle and shaft ought to pull right out. <br />- Scott

 

[pflathead]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

thanks Scott

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: change shift lever. 6 HP Johnso

doesnt UPS have shipping insurance. same thing happened to a friend of mine, and they paid him for the motor, but his was a 2001 25hp merc.