I do not see where the cable shifts the linkage, so I have no idea where it moves the linkage.
seems you maybe moving the linkage a lot farther than the cables will, why are you doing that?
looks like it is a needle roller bearing on that top one ,so should not be a pressed on bearing.
may have to send off crank to be rebuilt or buy new.
only one with the answer would be someone that rebuilds the motors
take pics of that blue thing when in forward and reverse and post them
disconnect to shift cable and manually move the linkage into foward and reverse to see if that makes the lower unit go into gear.
does the cable move the linkage to those same spots?
never met a certified mechanic that could replace parts in the dark.
I can do a lot by feel if I cannot see what is needed.
but I was a certified automotive mechanic back in the 70s
I did mention that to him, but he said he never did that.
I know I have tilted the motor up while push poling the boat over shallow flats and forgot to tilt it back down when getting ready to leave,
the noise from the exhaust out of the water reminds me quickly to turn it back off and lower...
Are aftermarket water pump repair kits for a Yamaha 40 0r 50hp worth buying?
My BIL had several vanes on his impeller come apart.
not sure but I think he had the pump replaced last year or maybe the year before.
was thinking they may have used an after market instead of OEM.
Last OEM I bought...
do you have gauges to tell you what is causing the alarm and RPM limit?
if so without the diode in place separating the oil and over temp, you may not get the proper indication.
at least that is what I think the diode if for
according to that wiring diagram, that pink wire should tie into a Grey and pink.
so look for that maybe
and it shows a diode in the system before it heads to the CDI, so I am not sure tying into another random pink wire would be a good idea