Drop lower unit on Johnson

[Mrfiberglass]

Im dropping the lower unit on a Johnson 225 1995 it drops 1 inch and then won't move anymore can anyone tell me why this is happening or does the shifter need to be in gear I had thumping going on and small metal pcs come out does this sound trashed to anyone also water got in

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

Did you disconnect the shift linkage under the carbs?

 

[Mrfiberglass]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

No I didn't but will attack that thank you located under cover?

 

[Mrfiberglass]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

The small bolt holding linkage under the carbs that's what holds the shift shaft or lower unit from dropping

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

.... I had thumping going on and small metal pcs come out does this sound trashed .... also water got in

Well, if I've ever heard a description of "trashed" I'd say the part about pieces of metal falling out would fit the bill. At this point it sounds like your best bet would be to locate a used, serviceable lower unit.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

Does not sound promising. Did you remove the bolt under the fin ???

 

[boobie]

Re: Drop lower unit on Johnson

If the l/u drops 1", one could assume the bolt under the fin is out. I vote for the shift linkage.