nitsuj
Chief Petty Officer
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- Jul 22, 2003
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(Revised post, edited as requested)<br />Ok, I pulled my lower unit off, and I have about a million questions. Motor is a 1970 Johnson 115, model # 115ESL70D Anyhow, as recomended, I was going in to replace the impeller before starting it. Well, the impeller was brand new looking. I know it's not new, but it's not stiff or dry in any way, no cracks or chips. Do I still need to replace it?<br /><br /> Also, it looks like I need the seal in the top of the plate holding the driveshaft comes through, along with the seal behind the prop. Is there a lower unit gasket kit that comes with both of these?<br /><br /> Also, before I put it away 5 years ago, reverse wasn't working. Today, I noticed that at some point, someone soldered in a new solenoid. A piece of old, hardened heat shrink had fallen down to the bottom of the cavity, perhaps this is what was keeping it from shifting into reverse? <br /><br />Is there a way to test these solenoids now that I have them out? (The manual only has a test for when it's all hooked up)<br /><br />I hate to put it all back together only to find out I still don't have reverse. Also, the wire to the upper solenoid was cut too close to the rubber boot that goes through the solenoid cover plate to make another repair. Do I need to buy a new wire, or is there an old boat wrench trick to getting it in and sealing? <br /><br />By the way, which solenoid is the reverse solenoid? <br /><br />Last question, when you turn the drive shaft, it feels "gritty", it needs a new bearing. I haven't taken it apart yet, but the manual calls for a bearing puller. Is there another tool that will work? <br /><br />Is there a bearing kit?<br /><br /> If not what all needs replaced? I need a lower unit primer!
