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    HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT?

    1977 25 hp johnson the shift shaft seal is leaking and i cant figure out how to replace the seal ( O_ RING? ) the rod is removed but .... how to get the seal [ out - in ] replaced? thanks in advance i'll be checking back frequently

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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (zooza1)

    the parts diagrams online dont show enough detail to figure this one out

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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (zooza1)

    need a special tool or make one to drive out the brass bushing and replace the oring. It's in the service manual.
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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (SEAHORSE)

    got a picture of the tool needed? dimensions. ive gotta have one made monday.

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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (zooza1)

    it's a stepped rod that goes thru the oring and the ledge catches on the bushing and you drive it out. I hope its not a saltwater motor.
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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (SEAHORSE)

    no its not a salt water motor. but it is a pita!
    can you give me the dimensions of the steps?

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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (zooza1)

    happy easter. need a little help here. im going to the machine shop in the am

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    Re: HOW TO SEAL THE SHIFT SHAFT? (zooza1)

    had the punch made today . used another lower unit to test it on and it worked flawlessly! now maybe itll get resealed and back to me for the weekend.

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