Taking power head off a 1981 7.5 Johnson

[clamupcrabby]

I have removed the lower unit, removed the 6 bolts (3 on each side) under the power head but it does not lift off the mid section. I have about one eighth of an inch of movement on the power head. Am I missing a bolt some where, do I just need to pull harder on the head to remove it, is the exhaust manifold stuck? I have tried to lift it off with a pry bar and am afraid of breaking some thing. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Taking power head off a 1981 7.5 Johnson

you have missed something. wiggle exhaust housing from bottom.

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Taking power head off a 1981 7.5 Johnson

I remember having trouble when I first did this. (actually it was an '84 6hp but almost identical.)

6 bolts is right IIRC but its the inner exhaust tube that is the trouble.

Rock the power head backward and forwards to release it. I was trying to rock it from side to side but it won't do that!

Diagram HERE

 

[clamupcrabby]

Re: Taking power head off a 1981 7.5 Johnson

Thank you I will try that tonight and see what happens. Just figured how to get a reply back. Thanks again cross your fingers.