Swap lower units from 73 to 75 Johnson?

Timguy

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I am trying to figure out if I can swap lower units off of a Johnson 70ESL 75E to a 85ESL 73M.......what do you think? Linkages are different at the powerhead.....prop shafts are identical. Thanks, Tim
 

Timguy

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Re: Swap lower units from 73 to 75 Johnson?

Ok thanks, probably a difference @ the splines into the powerhead.....I have not taken the motors apart yet. Poor engineering to uncouple the shift rods, any suggestions to make it easier? Thanks, Tim
 
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Faztbullet

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Re: Swap lower units from 73 to 75 Johnson?

Will not interchange as different driveshaft splines and gear ratio...
 

Timguy

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Re: Swap lower units from 73 to 75 Johnson?

Ok thanks, any hints to get gearshift linkage disconnected more easily?
 
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