1998 25hp Johnson.
I removed the six bolts on the lower unit, and it slid down 1/2".
I shifted it into forward as many claim you need to do. The lower unit then went flush again. I shifted back to neutral, and 1/2" gap. I shifted to reverse, now 1" gap.
Regardless I can't get the lower unit loose.
I've read, but not understood, then you may need to disconnect the shifting pipe to lower the unit by removing a clip or bolt located below the carb....Well, I found the carb, and I found a bolt, but I couldn't budge it for the life of me.
Any ideas? Or better yet, anyone want a case or two of beer if they can show me how to change an impeller?
hOW DO YOU REMOVE A LOWER UNIT?
Hi Sportpal
Try this link http://brokeboats.com
go to the Water pumps page - lots of info
Hope this helps
Try this link http://brokeboats.com
go to the Water pumps page - lots of info
Hope this helps
Alrighty.
I'm a computer tech.
I'm no outboard mechanic....so I sat and looked at it, and had a pop.
Then I said, hey, whats behind the fins. So I removed the fins and found a pressure fitting. Removed the pressure fitting, and the lower end moved a ittle more. So then I went back to working on that bolt below the carb. 20 Minutes later and a really sore wrist, I took that bolt out too, and as I did, the lower end slid out.
So, I've replaced the impeller now, but unfortunately, I got so excited that the lower end came off, that I didn't really look at where the "lock" fell out of, but well, its 50/50 top vs bottom guess, so I'll take a guess and see what happens.
Unfotunately, the gasket suffered a small tear, so its off for some gasket sealer before re-assembling.
Everything is back together now. I'm hoping I put everything together properly. I had some issues getting it to catch when starting it, but I think this is due to the battery being weak from trying to start it so often.
The battery is on the tricklecharger now, so I'll post more when its charged.
I'm a computer tech.
I'm no outboard mechanic....so I sat and looked at it, and had a pop.
Then I said, hey, whats behind the fins. So I removed the fins and found a pressure fitting. Removed the pressure fitting, and the lower end moved a ittle more. So then I went back to working on that bolt below the carb. 20 Minutes later and a really sore wrist, I took that bolt out too, and as I did, the lower end slid out.
So, I've replaced the impeller now, but unfortunately, I got so excited that the lower end came off, that I didn't really look at where the "lock" fell out of, but well, its 50/50 top vs bottom guess, so I'll take a guess and see what happens.
Unfotunately, the gasket suffered a small tear, so its off for some gasket sealer before re-assembling.
Everything is back together now. I'm hoping I put everything together properly. I had some issues getting it to catch when starting it, but I think this is due to the battery being weak from trying to start it so often.
The battery is on the tricklecharger now, so I'll post more when its charged.
Chris