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JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72242

While changing the impeller on the 3hp JW-13, I pulled the drive shaft from the lower unit. Now it won't go back in. I've rocked the prop and can feel the gears turning against the shaft but it won't seat.

Also, to confirm...holding the water pump housing upside down, the impeller vanes point to the right on the top half and to the left on the bottom. I guess "pointing clockwise" is a better description.

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72245

I hate it when that happens! Those angle-drives can be tricky, but I have a trick that USUALLY works... Hold the gearcase on its back, with the exhaust outlet down and driveshaft horizontal. Slowly turn the propshaft while gently trying to push the driveshaft back into place in the gear. There isn't a hole lot of room in there for the pinion gear to move around, so the effect of gravity and the gearcase being on its back should let it move back into alignment. Don't push hard on the driveshaft when doing this as you want the pinion to be able to move. Maybe spin the propshaft a bit BEFORE putting any pressure on the driveshaft.

Let us know if it works!

- Scott

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72251

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Scott nailed it. And yep, never pick it up by the D/S as come apart. Been awhile since I did stupid same, but it will go back in. Also try G/C standing upright in a vise, stick a round phillips screwdriver in there and try and line up the pinion. It will go back in eventually.

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72252

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Impeller should be ready to spin clockwise, looking down from the D/S.

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72258

Scott, you rock! Slipped the drive shaft in like butter. Thanks a bunch. Robby, what other stupid things can I look forward to doing with this motor?

Just curious, Scott. Did you learn that trick from a geezer gearhead, a manual or just dumb luck? Or maybe you are a geezer gearhead? We need to cherish those guys and you as we continue to keep these neat old motors running.

Thanks again,
John

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72280

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"what other stupid things can I look forward to doing with this motor?" Probably zip as long as the coils are good, no cracks, clean points..(all still sold)..then gas it and use it. One the best, smoothest motors made.

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72311

+1 on the smoothest motors comment! I've got several of the Johnson JW/Evinrude Lightwin series and they're all gems!

VF - I learned that trick from a now-retired OMC tech. I used to work at a marina many moons ago as a gas dock attendant. When it was slow, I'd hang out in the shop and soak it in. If I recall, the angle-drive trick came about when a customer brought in a lower unit in a box that he'd attempted to fix - and failed when he'd done exactly as you did. Our mechanic had the shaft back in the gearcase in seconds, added the impeller and housing and sent the guy on his way with no charge...

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Re:JW-13 drive shaft issue 12 years 2 weeks ago #72320

Gotta love those magicians with grease under their fingernails. I was one of those guys with TVs back when they had tubes. Now TVs are disposable. But that's a whole 'nother forum!

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