85 Johnson 50 horse lower unit??

JKK8633

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Hi im fairly new to this forum but just had a question on how to remove the lower unit from my motor. Ive got it dropped about an inch but it wont go any further anything would help thanks.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 85 Johnson 50 horse lower unit??

did you disconnect the shift linkage under the carb?
 

JKK8633

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Re: 85 Johnson 50 horse lower unit??

No but im assuming that would probably be a good idea now that you say that. Do you think thats all that is holding it up or is there more you have to remove on the top end.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 85 Johnson 50 horse lower unit??

it dropped, that is all that is holding it, start some of the bolts back in to hold the lower while you disconnect shift linkage. easier to remove starter, and bottom carb. disconnect battery cable first.
 

JKK8633

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Re: 85 Johnson 50 horse lower unit??

Thanks for the help i got it out now to figure out whats wrong then get it back in. Thanks again!
 
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