1972 johnson 75hp lift assist issue

[Xomby]

Have a 1972 johnson 3cyl 75hp outboard with what appears to be two "shock absorbers" (look like pn:0385532) mounted to a pivot arm with a grese fitting under the motor. No signs of the typical lift assist cylinder (pumpjack) that everyone is complaining about anywhere.

Are these just shock absorbers or should they be providing some form of lift/lower assist?

This thing is heavy as all getout to lift and downright scary to lower due to the weight.

 

[racerone]

Perhaps post the model #----I doubt there was a 75 HP in 1972 model year.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Have a 1972 johnson 3cyl 75hp outboard with what appears to be two "shock absorbers" (look like pn:0385532) mounted to a pivot arm with a grese fitting under the motor. No signs of the typical lift assist cylinder (pumpjack) that everyone is complaining about anywhere.

Are these just shock absorbers or should they be providing some form of lift/lower assist?

This thing is heavy as all getout to lift and downright scary to lower due to the weight.

According to my chart 1975 is the earliest they made a 75 hp. They show a shock abs and spring for the 20 inch model but different part number than you list. 2 per unit. Should help going down not sure on the up. They do sell an aftermarket lever that you put on the engine cover to help lift it up. Had one for my 90 HP back in the day but got tired of that and installed a trim and tilt.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Have a 1972 johnson 3cyl 75hp outboard with what appears to be two "shock absorbers" (look like pn:0385532) mounted to a pivot arm with a grese fitting under the motor. No signs of the typical lift assist cylinder (pumpjack) that everyone is complaining about anywhere.

Are these just shock absorbers or should they be providing some form of lift/lower assist?

This thing is heavy as all getout to lift and downright scary to lower due to the weight.

Forgot to post this.

 

[Xomby]

Sorry. Got my part numbers mixed up.
1974 70hp 3cyl on a 72 glastron hull.

 

[Xomby]

According to my chart 1975 is the earliest they made a 75 hp. They show a shock abs and spring for the 20 inch model but different part number than you list. 2 per unit. Should help going down not sure on the up. They do sell an aftermarket lever that you put on the engine cover to help lift it up. Had one for my 90 HP back in the day but got tired of that and installed a trim and tilt.

Thanks. That looks like the part. Let me see if i can scrape some of the crud off them and find a part#

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Sorry. Got my part numbers mixed up.
1974 70hp 3cyl on a 72 glastron hull.

Here is the correct part number for a 1974 70hp and while expensive they are available. The other ones I sent you were not available.

 

[Xomby]

Ouch.. looks like i need to save for a trim and tilt kit.. if these only help on the way down I might as well just leave them busted.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Ouch.. looks like i need to save for a trim and tilt kit.. if these only help on the way down I might as well just leave them busted.

Here is some used ones on eBay. $70 plus shipping. Not sure if those help when raising.

Johnson Evinrude 115 HP Tilt Shock Absorber 315028 OMC 385532 | eBay

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[Xomby]

Here is some used ones on eBay. $70 plus shipping. Not sure if those help when raising.

Johnson Evinrude 115 HP Tilt Shock Absorber 315028 OMC 385532 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Johnson Evinrude 115 HP Tilt Shock Absorber 315028 OMC 385532 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Thank you kindly. I'll reach out to the seller and ask about their experience with how they functioned