Thread: 88 johnson

it's got to be in netural or in gear. i forget.

thanks old duckhunter i figured out i need 2 take shifterrod loose

If you pull too hard on your Johnson, you're liable to strain something!

thats a good 1 oldman

Originally Posted by bringingblood

88hpjohnson took all the bolts out i could see but foot only drops down about half an inch now what am i missing trying to change impellar

There is a pin under the bottom carb. that comes out of the shift rod. You will need a set of LONG needle nose pliers to put it back. That's the hard part.


Good luck.

Originally Posted by Slipcork

There is a pin under the bottom carb. that comes out of the shift rod. You will need a set of LONG needle nose pliers to put it back. That's the hard part.


Good luck.

I have to take the starter off my "94 Johnson to get to the pin in the shift rod....a pain but it can be done...

The best way to get to that bolt is an extension and to take a socket on a swivel and and put some really think grease in the socket....also put black tape on the joint of the swivel....put it at the angle you want...then you'll be able to get to the bolt and easily remove it...the grease is so you don't lose the bolt as it comes out. Think its metric by the way.