1996 Johnson 8hp Gear Shifter

[emmentee]

How do I disconnect the shift rod so I can remove the lower end and change the pump impellor??

 

[daviet]

I think there is a coupler in the shift linkage. Remove the bolts holding the lower unit on and let it drop down, shift the lower unit to forward or reverse which ever gives more clearence. Remove the lower bolt in the coupler.

 

[racerone]

No coupler at all.----Nothing to disconnect.--The shift shaft just slides out !!!

 

[emmentee]

No coupler at all.----Nothing to disconnect.--The shift shaft just slides out !!!

How hard do I pull? I've tried pulling and prying to no avail. I'm afraid something will break. What is nature of the shaft connection between the top and bottom?

 

[racerone]

If you have the 3 bolts out it should just slide down ----Drive shaft goes into the crankshaft.-----It is a splined joint.------Just give it a good tug.

 

[emmentee]

If you have the 3 bolts out it should just slide down ----Drive shaft goes into the crankshaft.-----It is a splined joint.------Just give it a good tug.

I appear to have the drive shaft loose. It's the shifter shaft that that I am having troubler with.

 

[racerone]

The shift shaft also slides right out !

 

[emmentee]

Thanks. I got it.