Johnson 65Hp 73 and 72

[vrfoetis]

Hello
I've done a search and couldn't find anything relating to my issue. To keep things short, I'd like to know if I can easily transfer the motor from the 72 with the hydro electric shift to the 73 with the manual shift? Both are 65Hp
Thank you

 

[Crosbyman]

are you asking if the powerhead only can be migrated from the 72 with the hydro electric shift to the 73 with the manual shift?

 

[racerone]

Issue might be the shift linkages !----Can look at a 72 model and 73 model later today.

 

[vrfoetis]

Hi
Yes, id like to switch the powerhead from the 72 to the 73. The 73 had an overheat issue that warped the exhaust plate and it wont stay running when you put it under load It also has something dripping from under the flywheel.
thank you

 

[racerone]

Look into the shift linkage swap from the 73 to the 72 block.

 

[vrfoetis]

racerone, when you say look into, do you mean to search this site? I did that and couldnt see anything that applied. Im mechanically inclined enough to do the swap, I just dont want to rip things apart if it wont work

 

[racerone]

??---Simple----Just take a look at the 72 model and see if you can attach / fit the shifting parts from the 73 model on the 72 model.----This should be simple for you !

 

[Faztbullet]

Dont think the 72 has casting for shift lever