Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

[35jhonson]

I have a 58 seahorse. The previous owner has disassembled part of the lower end. Unfortunatly im not sure if I have all the parts to put it back together (bearing?)
Also I belive that the shifter rod got bent.
I have been reading previous posts and you guys have given me alot of info already, thanks.

Any sujestions on my perdicament whould help.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Welcome to the forum! The experts here, which I am NOT, can help you with any problem you encounter. Since you have already identified the model number of your motor, the next question is: "Do you have a factory service manual?"

 

[35jhonson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

No, I do not have the manual yet.

I wanted to make sure it was worth it before I invested any $.

 

[35jhonson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

P.S. How do you guys like my pics?

 

[Willyclay]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Pix are always great! One of the forum experts should be able to help you.

I just sent you a PM.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Here's a pic of the way it should be. Looks like the bearing on the left is backwards and missing the race which fits in the indentation in the case. The rest looks ok - but your missing the large O-ring in the prop shaft seal (right end). Can't tell from your third pic if the yoke is on the end of the shift rod. If it is there, it rides in the piece in the upper right of the pic of your gears. That little piece sits on top of the clutch dog (between the two gears). That large C-clip in your pic upper left goes just forward (to the left) of the bearing on the right.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

First off, I don't see the shift cradle fork. I dont know why, with the gearcase all apart, the lower shift rod is back in the upper shift rod.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

In the third picture, I thought I was looking at the upper exhaust housing. What am I looking at?

 

[35jhonson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Thanks for the pic. I have figured that I am missing a race/cup bearing (timken 12520?)

As for whats the third pic of, it is the lower end minus the prop shaft cover and asmy.

I have the shift fork and cradel. The shift fork is still atatched to the rod. Unfortunatly I think it was moved on the trailer into the dirt and got bent.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

If that shift rod is trash, let me know in a PM - I have a good one which I may be persuaded to part with. Also, while that Lower unit is off, I'd go ahead and replace all the seals - looks like you need to replace the prop shaft seal and O-ring anyway. Seal kit is only about $20.

 

[F_R]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Looks bent to me.

 

[35jhonson]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

Do you guys think I could straighten it out?

 

[lindy46]

Re: Johnson RDS 20 propeller shaft bearing

You may be able to bend it, but it will be trial and error to get it back so it shifts properly into forward and reverse. That whole shift mechanism has to be pretty precisely adjusted to shift properly.