How do you remove the lower unit on a Johnson outboard motor?

Gently tap the lower unit downward with a soft mallet until it separates from the powerhead. Once it separates, you may need to tilt the outboard motor upward to remove the lower unit and allow for the shaft to come out.

How do you remove the lower unit on a 50 hp Johnson outboard?

Light Duty Lower Unit for Two-cylinder Motors Including 40, 48 and 50 HP Models. Remove the shift rod screw that protrudes from beneath the engine cover. Remove the lower unit bolt that’s threaded upward beneath the anticavitation plate in front of the trim tab with a thin-walled, 5/8-inch socket.

How do you remove the shift link on a Johnson outboard?

Move your hand to the front of the motor. Remove the spring clip from the slot in the shift lever. Lift the shift rod lever to disconnect it.

What are the parts for a Johnson 70 hp?

Select Model 70EL76D 1976 J70ELCOS 1985 J70TLEIE 1991 70EL77S 1977 J70ELCRD 1984 J70TLEND 1992 70EL78C 1978 J70ELCSA 1980 J70TLEOR 1995 70EL79R 1979 J70ELCTE 1983 J70TLERC 1994 70ES74M 1974 J70ELCUR 1987 J70TLERV 1994

How to remove lower unit on Evinrude Outboard?

To remove the lower unit on an Evinrude Outboard the Shift Link needs to be disconnected. The Shift Link joins the lower unit gear shift rod to the upper engine part. This is the only tricky part that involved removing the lower unit. All other screws / bolts are on the bottom where the lower unit is attached.

How to remove water inlet screen on Johnson Evinrude?

1. Access the shift connecter by removing the lower unit water inlet screen on 1980 and later models. See find number 30 in figure above. remove the port and starboard water inlet screens using a screwdriver. 2. With the shift rod connection now in view, use two wrenches to back off the upper nut onto the upper portion of the shift rod.

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