removing lower unit of '91 Johnson 40hp

[lpohl]

I would like to remove the lower unit of a '91 Johnson 40hp. Could someone describe in detail how to disconnect the shift linkage?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />lpohl

 

[clanton]

Re: removing lower unit of '91 Johnson 40hp

Locate shift lever on engine on stb side,you should see a hitch pin(same as on farm tractor) only smaller, remove pin push shaft inward should release shift rod. Remove starter to see connector.

 

[lpohl]

Re: removing lower unit of '91 Johnson 40hp

Clanton,<br />Many thanks for your reply on getting the lower unit off my 91 johnson 40hp. Forgive me, but I must be missing something. I removed the pin from the linkage which goes from the external shift lever to the pivoting lever that is held next to the engine crank case by a 7/16" bolt. With the pin off and the linkage pushed through, this permits the lever to rotate further forward and the lower unit drops another 1/2 inch but the lower unit still does not come off. I need to figure out how to release the internal rod or whatever that connects this pivoting lever down to the shifting mechanism in the lower unit. I hope I'm describing the mechanism accurately. Any further advice??? Thanks again.<br /><br />lpohl

 

[clanton]

Re: removing lower unit of '91 Johnson 40hp

Whwn you remove the pin, push in on shaft, shaft should move inward about 3/4 inch. The bell crank under carbuator is split, when you push in on shaft the bell crank moves apart,and releases the shift rod, You are not the only that has a hard time getting this thing apart. Will have to push gearcase up against housing for slack. I like to remove starter then you can see the bell crank. the pin is about 2 inches long.

 

[clanton]

Re: removing lower unit of '91 Johnson 40hp

Whwn you remove the pin, push in on shaft, shaft should move inward about 3/4 inch. The bell crank under carbuator is split, when you push in on shaft the bell crank moves apart,and releases the shift rod, You are not the only that has a hard time getting this thing apart. Will have to push gearcase up against housing for slack. I like to remove starter then you can see the bell crank. the pin is about 2 inches long.