Reply To: 1959 Johnson RDSL 21B Info Needed

[Don]

OK, looks like you tacked the pictures of the disassembled gearcase onto your other thread. You mention the pinion is stuck, probably frozen in the bearing like you said…Can you pull the driveshaft out? If so, you could use a long drift punch through the upper seal, resting on the pinion shoulder, and tap it out, don’t think it will take too much effort. And yes, am assuming the two needle bearings in the housing will need to be replaced, along with the upper seal. Remove the gears/clutch dog off the driveshaft, clean everything up so condition can be determined…
Once again, am assuming there is not freeze crack in the gearcase skeg…Clean it up and have a close look before proceeding…