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    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...
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    On a 1977 I think it has a different linkage than 1978 and up. I fI remember correctly the linkage is on the same side as the shift cable. Dont forget about the bolt under the trim tab.


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    It was right around that year they changed the shift linkage, but either way it has to be disconnected. The early style had a pivot bolt that a 5/8"or9/16" hex head that you loosened and spread out the linkage to disconnect it. The newer style had a bolt with a 3/8" or 7/16" hex bolt underneath the bottom carb that would be facing you if you looked under there from the stbd side. Leave a bolt in the lower unit so it doesnt fall on your foot when it falls.
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    I have a manual on the way but doesnt help me for now... That makes great sense, Thanks... ive been racking my brain looking for the newer style under the carb... If i posted a picture could you maybe point out the bolt? I will run out and look again also of course.. Thanks alot again


    edit: Yes i got the trim tab and bolt in front of that off... I found that out after reading some info online, But thanks for the tip..
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    Ok i have a few pics, maybe they will help in what i have... or save and edit with a circle around the parts i need to loosen.. what ever is easier... Thanks again
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    and ........
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    it should be the piece that is perpendicular to the shift cables behind the carbs


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    Lightbulb Help

    Quote Originally Posted by faster100 View Post
    and ........
    I have the same issue and am ready to drop my lower unit on my 85hr evinrude. I removed the Theodore and shift arms so they are out of the way. What am I looking for under the carborator to remove and lower the unit? I see a few bolts and on the opposite side I see a Phillips screw head. Not sure which I need to remove.

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