Lower Unit repair for Johnson Outboard?

[javelin225H.O.]

Have a 1999 Johnson 225 H.O. and just blew a hole in the side of my lower unit yesterday. What is the price range am I looking at to get a new LU?
Anybody know of anyone that can repair it? I live in southern Va on the border of VA/NC, so NC and SC isn't too far for me to travel.
Thanks
Michael

[Klail]

Eddie the gearcaseman is who you need. He should pop in and be able help you out.

[Bassmeister]

Eddie Pope 423-336-5618 Gearcase man is the best with the OMC cases!!!
Dang Eddie I know it by heart and I haven't called it yet!!!!

[javelin225H.O.]

Thanks for your help. Its hard to find someone around here that works on Johnson outboards. Most are Mercs and Yamahas.

[ChampioNman]

I guess I need to pin that one.

[gearcaseman]

Mike, is that what they call Procrastination? I've got 2 new H.O. housings left and that will end my inventory of H.O.s

[Bassmeister]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gearcaseman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mike, is that what they call Procrastination? I've got 2 new H.O. housings left and that will end my inventory of H.O.s </TD></TR></TABLE>
It's called $$$$$$

[BigSmallie II]

I have the exact same motor. 2 years ago my lower unit exploded and I had the case and all the gears changed. Including labor was $3,900.00

I pray to GOD that Eddie the Gearcaseman is much more reasonable........just in case of future problems.

Good luck........from what I've heard on this board.....I found out about Eddie too late..........

BS

[ChampioNman]

Eddie is the Man!! He knows his chit and is reasonable and does quality work. He's been a well kept secret around the SouthEast for years. An upstanding guy that stands behind his work. He's got a jam up rep.

[gearcaseman]

I owe ya Fred, one of these days I'll pay ya!!

[Bassmeister]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gearcaseman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I owe ya Fred, one of these days I'll pay ya!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wid tha rubber checks!!!!

[gearcaseman]

Naw, Fred gets cash!! ( Just ran some 20.00 bills on the copier yesterday!)

[ChampioNman]

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[javelin225H.O.]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ChampioNman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Eddie is the Man!! He knows his chit and is reasonable and does quality work. He's been a well kept secret around the SouthEast for years. An upstanding guy that stands behind his work. He's got a jam up rep. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for everyones help. Mr Pope is going to build me a lightning gear case! He is very reasonable with his prices. Enjoyed talking to him the other day.

[Bassmeister]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gearcaseman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Naw, Fred gets cash!! ( Just ran some 20.00 bills on the copier yesterday!) </TD></TR></TABLE>
Whew......Thank God for 'em rubber checks!!!

[gearcaseman]

Hey, those copier machine 20.00's are working out pretty good. You just gotta remember to pay "Jackson side up". The blank other side kinda get's you in trouble!

[lkhartwl]

boy you cheap you dont have the double side copier yet?

[rangercat]

you guys may want to check with some of the missouri dealers as we jet alot of motors and may have new take offs. they are usually cheaper than ordering one. we can ship them anywhere. i have a few right now for differant sizes and brands but have other dealers that are good friends that have them also.

[gearcaseman]

Are you kidding? I'm still in the 20th century! ( Early 20th century )!!

[rdp]

It's your lucky day. I just happen to have a very new lower unit for an 01 225 HO. I blew the power head last weekend and dont think I'm gonna spend another penny on that motor. $7800 to replace the powerhead....

My original foot blew out about two years ago and has not been used very much since. Maybe 8 to 10 trips over two summers.

email me at rdp_par@bellsouth.net if you are interested.