Play in drive shaft

KjetilN

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Today I removed the impeller in my 1987 50HP johnson. The plan was just to put in a new one, but I discovered that there is a play of several milliometers in the axial direction of the drive shaft. I am not sure if this was there before I took of the pump house and impeller. There is also a play in the same direction of the propeller shaft. I suppose that this is not as it should be, bu what shall I do now???? :(
 

KjetilN

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Re: Play in drive shaft

The oil looked fine to me.<br />It was dark brown colored. Not milky or creamy.<br />No metallic particles as far as I could feel.
 

Dhadley

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Re: Play in drive shaft

Good, very good. Now, the next step is to get the pump replaced. If you only picked up an impeller, I would strongly suggest taking it back and get a complete kit. Make sure its an OE (Evin/John) kit.<br /><br />Sounds like youll be boating this weekend! Good luck!
 
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