"I am a newbie on this site.
"I am a newbie on this site. I hope one of you OMC, old school cats, can give me some feedback. My local mariners are booksmart, but don't seem to have "hands-on" knowledge.
I have a 1970 60 HP ESLD Johnson. The lower unit is electric shift and is trashed. I purchased a 1969 55 HP ESL off E-bay for short money.
The mariner states that there is two part #'s on the units. Some say it will fit for sure and then I get "I'm not sure if it will fit". What is the case here? Will it fit or not. Both electric shifts and both three cylinders.
My second question: Two replace the lower gearcase seals with a sealkit, to what extent of specialty tools will I need, and I've looked to find the lower unit sealkit and don't seem to have any luck.
If there is anyone out there that can give me some detailed feedback on the process of servicing this unit with the sealkit, please post me an answer.
Thanks,
Tony"
"I am a newbie on this site. I hope one of you OMC, old school cats, can give me some feedback. My local mariners are booksmart, but don't seem to have "hands-on" knowledge.
I have a 1970 60 HP ESLD Johnson. The lower unit is electric shift and is trashed. I purchased a 1969 55 HP ESL off E-bay for short money.
The mariner states that there is two part #'s on the units. Some say it will fit for sure and then I get "I'm not sure if it will fit". What is the case here? Will it fit or not. Both electric shifts and both three cylinders.
My second question: Two replace the lower gearcase seals with a sealkit, to what extent of specialty tools will I need, and I've looked to find the lower unit sealkit and don't seem to have any luck.
If there is anyone out there that can give me some detailed feedback on the process of servicing this unit with the sealkit, please post me an answer.
Thanks,
Tony"