Removing lower unit 1975 6 HP Johnson? Shift rod question.

[w2much]

Garage sale find for 40.00 makes me a happy camper. Starts up and runs fine. Not pumping water. I will check the tstat first . I see in the parts diagram the shift rod is two pieces. I remember on my very old 40 and 35 HP's there was a plate which when removed revealed the clamp which connected the two halves of the shift rod.How does this l/u come down and where is there access to the clamp on this motor?

 

[w2much]

Re: Removing lower unit 1975 6 HP Johnson? Shift rod question.

The answer to my question and more info was found on Leeroysramblings.com Google it if interested. Great info on many small older OMC engines

 

[Rick.]

Re: Removing lower unit 1975 6 HP Johnson? Shift rod question.

Be careful. There is a small pin at the upper end of the drive shaft that is necessary. I threw mine away only to realize later where it came from. When re-installing the drive shaft you will likely need to turn your prop a bit until the pin lines up. Best of luck. Rick.