1988 johnson 88 spl midsection removal

[zolkat]

Hey Guys and Gals, I took my Tri toon out last week and had to be towed back in as my steering neck broke on my motor, I was told that it is easier to replace the mid section, than it is to replace the neck and shaft, since the power head has to come out, I cant find any info anyplace on the mid section removal, however this is what i cam up with, make sure motor is stabilized on winch or what ever you have, Remove two upper bolts from steering neck, and 4 lower bolts, I,m good with that and it makes sense, Does anyone have any input? P.S. what do i do with the shifter rod it seems that in order to get the mid section out the lower needs to be dropped....Thanks in advance....

 

[zolkat]

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Here are some images of the motor... Thanks again

 

[Auxlarry]

If you know how to work on things it really isn't an impossible job to replace that unit. I just did mine on an 85, 115 hp! I bought the entire unit at a boat salvage yard for $100. Had to pull the engine and buy new lower motor mounts (located under the 4 bolt plates on the midsection) which were expensive!! Had one bolt break and had to drill it out but still got the job done in a day once I had the mounts!!

 

[zolkat]

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Ok what is this unit by it self called? I had a stuck bolt but after beating the crap out of it and grinding it i got it all out Just to find out that the one i got from the salvage yard has a thinner neck on it so It wont work... The one on the left is the new unit i picked up the one on the right is the Original... Thanks

 

[Faztbullet]

The new one is for a 3 cylinder and wont work.....

 

[emdsapmgr]

You can have a look at the factory exploded parts diagram to see what you are getting into. Check this website: epc.brp.com and look for your year engine, then hp.

 

[zolkat]

can i just replace the steering arm assembly on the 3 cyl mount? Or i need to find a whole new mount It looks like it should fit.?