How To Remove 20, 25, 30, 35 HP Outboard Lower Unit / Gearcase

This is for 1980-2005 Johnson / Evinrude Engines.
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[@theOriginalBanger]

Thank you for showing how to remove the plastic keeper. You helped me removed mine from an 81 35hp.

[@jaywhitney6310]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful.

[@arcticcatkickass]

Dude you just saved my whole entire life. Thats what im missing. Not sure where the hell it went but... i need that so it can shift up!

[@steezin_4no_reazon]

Thanks this video will help me greatly when taking off my lower unit, that front nut is suddenly missing on my lower unit and is blowing gear oil and exhaust out of it now. Not sure what it could be but will tear into it soon

[@love1876]

Good video^^
좋은 영상 감사합니다~~

[@isaacdominic577]

Quality vid mate works a treat

[@alexdominguez1795]

Ahh my favorite lower. I had to replace the split nut on the last one I worked on. Oh the fun. The split nut and bushing cost as much as the water pump kit

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yeah its silly, I wish they went to a standard plumbing compression fitting; would have worked fine. But no, "keeper"

[@PCB-Designer]

Great video with detailed explanations. I removed my lower unit on my 94 Evinrude 30Hp to check the pump etc and a small plastic washer fell out. Any idea where this washer is from? It’s about the size of a dime. I watched several videos and no one mentions this washer. Thanks!

[@Mightiflier]

Finally someone showed how to get that darn cotter pin out. Thanks.

[@BrandonsGarage]

for the prop?

[@Mightiflier]

@@BrandonsGarage Yes, damaged the propellor on a rock with my new Mercury 20HP. We don't do much mechanical around here, and I didn't want to damage the motor even more. Came right out, thanks.

[@austinpruitt8041]

Do you have the part number for the keeper on the shift rod?

[@RandomJ2023]

Reinstalling a new keeper pin is not as easy as it sounds. Do you have any advice?

[@shooter3288]

I cant get the upper connecter of the shift shaft in the lower unit to slide up the shaft to access the plastic retainer. Any advice on how to get it to slide up. I have the upper connector unscrewed from the lower shift shaft coupling but the stupid thing wont slide up the shaft to remove the retainer

[@Gareth96v1]

I'm trying to get one running that I bought cheap ('82 35hp).. The previous owner had taken the lower off and when he put it back on the water tube was just shoved inside (not hooked up).. so I don't know the right way to put it in. Does the elbow go down, closer to the prop.. or up inside closer to the power head? Seems all the videos I've watched just glaze over the water tube. Thanks

[@batesBeckham]

What do I do now to get it fully off? im at 8:39 but the rods arents coming all the way out. the bigger one appears to be stuck.

[@dickmadison9092]

Brandon, May I ask you a question about a '71 Johnson 9.5 h.p. (9R71R) lower unit? I pulled it down to check the water pump and after replacing it, the gear shift is now off one notch. Reverse now indents where Neutral was and Neutral is now where Forward was and Forward is further down. Can you think of something I must have done wrong? Thank. you. dm

[@ollikelloniemi479]

Did u ever find solution to this? I have exact same problem

[@samtate1260]

I got a 1959 35 hp Johnson for cheap because the lower unit had a little water in lower unit gear case hasn’t ran for 20 years started right up with a little ether

[@thesaltlifewithmichealsarc867]

Cheers mate

[@gdamtbnms]

Could you show how to reseal this type of lower unit? The prop and drive shaft seem regular but the shift rod seal assembly has me stumped! Thanks

[@BrandonsGarage]

I'll have one out soon, well, in a month probably.
Anywho, shift rod seal is the same as the 9.9/15 HP -
th-cam.com/video/IJ3hS-Qyx90/w-d-xo.html

[@johnsheridan7428]

thanks man

[@buckkruszewski1059]

What is the best way to get one apart if that stud up front does snag? I'm on day 3 of breaking things trying to pry this thing apart. I've heated it up with a plumbing torch, I've whacked it, I've pried on everything I can pry on... still stuck. Any advice?

[@BrandonsGarage]

sure its the stud, and not the driveshaft?

[@buckkruszewski1059]

@@BrandonsGarage pretty sure. It has a lot of left to right play, I have about 1/4" gap, closer to 3/16" at the back side. I guess it could be the drive shaft. Any advice either way?

[@jamesfraley8691]

I’m having the same problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamesfraley8691]

Stud side does not want to let go.

[@The912brian24]

I know it’s been three years brother, but I’m still going to shot you a comment. I can’t get my foot off! That damn bolt in the front will not budge. I’m on day three and nothing. Any helpful ideas?

[@dustinclark8186]

What size is that nut on lower unit. Not the bolts

[@BrandonsGarage]

you mean the threads and diameter, or what size wrench?

[@dustinclark8186]

Thread and diam

[@johnbladykas4454]

Use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts and not your hands.

[@gbaylis9363]

You can get a feel using your hands to determine if it's going to come loose, a braker bar right off the bat won't tell you if you're about to snap off a bolt.

[@scottdempsey3532]

Does this video count on a 96,,40hp johnson?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Not quite. I have many videos on a 1990 40 HP that would do you good.

[@scottdempsey3532]

@@BrandonsGarage ok thanks man..your quite the outboard mechanic..are u self taught?

[@alexdominguez1795]

Ahh side note is the anode is replaceable and really cheap from Amazon.