Reply To: Solved – Can’t drop lower gear case 1957 RDE-19

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JACQUES wrote:

apply some lubricant on the brass link but  things won’t come apart if the drive shaft splines are rusted  in the crankshaft .

flip the engine over and driblle some lubricant down the drive shaft … let is soak  a bit and retry harder and firmly with rubber mallet wacks

is this a new to you engine ???  when is the last time the LUwas dropped for the impeller change ??   Got the service manual (free download)

https://www.socalaomci.com/library/johnson_service_manual_10th_edition.pdf

Topic: Problems removing drive shaft from Johnson QD-16 10hp – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

 

And thank you for responding. This was a “free” motor I got in a giveaway section of a cottage dump. People can put stuff there for others to take.

I have no idea of the history – but I’m betting it hasn’t been touched in 20 years.