1955 Johnson 5.5 water leak around shifter

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  • October 14, 2021 at 6:50 am #248058
    Peter Goodwin
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      Good Morning all, I recently acquired a Johnson CD12. Great original condition. It has a minor water leak around the shifter where the shaft goes into the upper housing . It just drips but causes me some concern. Any thoughts?

      October 14, 2021 at 8:25 am #248060
      crosbyman
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        October 14, 2021 at 8:26 am #248061
        crosbyman
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          since you should do the impeller on a NEW TO YOU motor, and that needs a powerhead removal may as well check the PH base gasket .
          it could be just a loose or missing bolt 7 are needed to hold the PH

          when you get a new base gasket .. if damaged …. make certain you get the proper one since the patterns differ a bit

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOedhzPP7M

          https://www.vintageoutboard.com/collections/johnson-evinrude-water-pumps-impellers-lower-units/products/18-3001c-impeller-kit-for-johnson-evinrude-5-5-hp-and-7-5-hp-1956-58

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          October 14, 2021 at 8:33 am #248063
          bobw
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            And with the powerhead off, remove the clevis on the shifter handle, pull the shift handle out and replace the O-ring on the shift handle shaft. The old O-ring is likely worn out and contributing to leakage.

            Bob

            1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
            1954 Johnson CD-11
            1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
            1958 Johnson QD-19
            1958 Johnson FD-12
            1959 Johnson QD-20

            “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
            "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

            October 14, 2021 at 8:44 am #248064
            crosbyman
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              good point 🙂 see pic….

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              October 14, 2021 at 11:44 am #248071
              Mumbles
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                If the shift lever is loose and wobbling around in its bore, a new O ring might not be enough to cure the drip.

                This link shows how a worn shift lever bore can be repaired to better than new.

                https://www.aomci.org/forums/topic/johnson-cd12/

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