1973 Johnson Powershift ll shift rod disconnect

sjvanas

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Can anyone tell me how to disconect the shift rod on the 73 Johnson Powershift ll to remove the lower unit for water pump replacement?
 

boobie

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Re: 1973 Johnson Powershift ll shift rod disconnect

Go to shop.evinrude.com and look up your mtr. Go to cylinder and crankcase. Look up bolt # 12,and loosen that. Then spread arms # 13 and that will release the upper shift linkage. Don't lose the little bushing in the shift rod.
 
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