Need help removing lower unit on johnson 85hp
 

Hello, I'm new to this forum and boats in general.. I have a 17' boat with a 1977 johnson v4 85hp... My first boat and it needs a water pump change.. I removed all the bolts, and it won't come loose.. ive read where i need to unhook the shift rod, however im not sure if that pertains to this motor and where it is, i read under the carbs and i see what looks like the shift rod but i don't see a hex head screw or a way to release it... Please help would like to get it fixed for the weekend... Thanks in advance and hope this is posted in the correct section...

Re: Need help removing lower unit on johnson 85hp
 

I haven't had an OB since 1990 , but you could also try www.screamandfly.com they're the OB nuts :cool:

Re: Need help removing lower unit on johnson 85hp
 

Thanks alot