Topic: 1966 lightwinn folding problems. – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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July 27, 2016 at 6:22 pm #4856
Hugh Long
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I reaquired this outboard after it being gone 5 or 6 years. I folded it and looked at the coupler. The coupler is good but it fell out when I opened it. Then I remember ( long time back ) the coupler always fell out. I had trouble opening it back then, and broke the coupler. Now my brain starts working, I have had 4 Johnson folders the last couple of years and the couplers never fell out. I put it back together and guess what? It won’t open. Not to smart. 😕 I have looked at drawings etc but can’t figure what is wrong or how to get it open without breaking it again. Then how to assemble it correctly. /size]

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July 27, 2016 at 7:23 pm #41062
retiredoz
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If the coupler is properly installed, it should never ‘fall out’. The spring that loads the coupler should provide enough ‘give’ to open and close the fold without any snags. From what I can find on MEngine, the parts diagrams don’t show the lower driveshaft used on the folders.
Since my phone’s being uncooperative, I can email a pic or two
July 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm #41070
Hugh Long
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I have been looking at the diagram on MEngine, but for the life of me and can’t figure anything out. I am going to try a couple of things to get it open again.

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July 28, 2016 at 12:36 am #41079
retiredoz
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I think I sent you an email ?
July 28, 2016 at 12:39 am #41080
retiredoz
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Don’t know how useful this picture is, but it’s the top pf the lower driveshaft with the coupler installed. It’s pinned in place.
https://s6.postimg.org/gbxtmvgox/IMG_1211.jpg

If the pin that goes thru the lower driveshaft is broken it may be hard to see. You might just have to drop the lower unit, no biggie.
July 28, 2016 at 12:53 am #41081
Hugh Long
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That is what I needed to see. If I can get it open now, I can fix it. Thanks.

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July 28, 2016 at 1:07 am #41083
retiredoz
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Don’t try to unfold it, just drop the lower unit..
July 28, 2016 at 7:10 pm #41153
Hugh Long
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Well, Du…… I guess I would have thought of that sooner or later, Thanks

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July 28, 2016 at 10:14 pm #41158
Hugh Long
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It’s fixed. There was a keeper of some sort missing. The coupler is pushed down against the spring, then a snap ring ( keeper ) placed between the pin and the lip on the coupler. The snap ring seemed to be the easy fix not have the original. Works good now 😉

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July 28, 2016 at 11:12 pm #41161
retiredoz
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AWright, Hugh ! One in a row ! It is kinda a screwy little setup, seems to have lots of potential for migraines…
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