And yet another method!! If it's like my '81 25hp (J25RCIM) the foot
unbolts from the mid section and there's a plate about midway up the
midsection attached w/2 screws. When you remove the plate you are looking
at a (3/8 or 7/16") bolt head. Loosen that to disconnect the shift linkage.
Be sure you put it back together with the shifter and gearbox in the same
position as it was when you removed it. This is also an "adjuster" to allow
the shift fork and the shift lever to both be in the correct positions.
LD

"Billgran" wrote in message
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"B. Mounsey" wrote in message
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I have undone the bolts holding the leg on but it still seems to be held
on
by the gear leave, the leg goes up and down when you move the gear
lever.
Thank Brett



If your 30hp Johnson is from the late '70s or newer, the shift linkage is
fastened behind the 2 plastic water inlet screens. Remove the 2 Phillips
screws and the screens. Then use two 1/2" open end wrenches to remove the
upper nut, then use a pick or small screwdriver to remove the plastic
conical shaped retainer from the shift shaft. The gearcase can then be
lowered from the exhaust housing. It would be best to have a service
manual
when you do this job. Be sure to use the engine's model number when you
order parts as there were changes during the early models.

Bill Grannis
service manager