TOPIC: Lower driveshaft bearing removal from 40hp Johnson

Lower driveshaft bearing removal from 40hp Johnson 5 years 6 months ago #139830

ruddy mudder Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 4 Thank you received: 0	Is the lower driveshaft bearing on the 1987 40 hp johnson lower unit pulled up and out of the housing? Ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Lower driveshaft bearing removal from 40hp Johnson 5 years 6 months ago #139850

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Sure looks like it could be. www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1987&hp=40&model=E40TLCUD&manufacturer=Evinrude§ion=Gearcase Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Lower driveshaft bearing removal from 40hp Johnson 5 years 2 months ago #141213

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So I just removed that similar piece from a 1963 75 johnson. It took about 2 days and I destroyed the plate. (part #42) so I had to order a new one from the link provided above. That thing had been in there since 1963 and wasn't coming out. What I did was drill enough holes to break pieces of the plate off, however the round part at the bottom is almost "pressed in" so once I got the square part off, I had to do the same hole drilling process on the round part. you have to be VERY CAREFUL not to drill into the case though. It took time and a lot of patience, but I latterly just got the new one in yesterday with some new bearings and seals. It's no longer leaking gear oil or water into the gear oil. Good luck!