cd14 shift rod

[walker45]

New here, so if I break any rules in this post it's stupidity and not intention I just bought a cd14 5.5hp that supposedly has a new 5 year old impeller. No time on it just put in 5 years ago other than a couple starts in a barrel. I have enough experience not to be afraid to do the work but can't find much of anything on how to disconnect shift rod online and haven't got a manual yet.
My question is, does the powerhead have to be removed to separate or disconnect the shift rod and where is the connection? I really hate to run the old girl other than static without changing the impeller first and I'm beginning to get a real itch to use it. Any help and advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. .

 

[oldboat1]

Yes on p.head removal -- but not a bad job. Best to have a manual if you don't have one.

[edit. parts manual can often get you by: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-19...986922?hash=item4d3b65762a:g:MccAAOSwvt1WSQPY ]

 

[walker45]

Thank you very much, Sir. While not the news I was hoping to hear at least I'm now pointed in a certain direction.

 

[oldboat1]

Shift rod connector is under the p.head, and will be clear once the powerhead is removed. Take pictures of the spring assembly at the top of the driveshaft so you know the order of reassembly.

 

[lindy46]

Order a powerhead base gasket when you order the impeller, as it will most likely need replacement.

 

[racerone]

If you think about it / look at this set up, you will say ---" brilliant design "------You never have to worry about shift rod adjustment on these wonderfull motors .-----Factory set and good forever.-----You read very few posts about these motors " jumping out of gear "

 

[walker45]

I was told by a behind the counter parts guy that the connection could be gotten to by removing a plate directly under the phead without removing it was what threw me. Of course that put fantasies of a gravy job in my head and sent me on my quest. Now that Oldboat has set me straight on that things are making sense, now it's just a matter of prying me out of my chair. Again thanks to all and I'm still listening to any discussion about that particular motor so feel free.

 

[flyingscott]

10 hp and up have that plate. I believe the 7.5 and 5.5 you have to remove the powerhead.

 

[walker45]

I can vouch for the 5.5, I looked it over pretty good and never found it.

 

[Chinewalker]

It's really not a bad job at all. Unhook the fuel hoses, remove the throttle arm, remove the power head bolts, and voila!

 

[oldboat1]

In ’57 Evinrudes, 7.5 mod. 7522 is serviced like the 5 hp. Mod. 1520 is like the 10 (upper and lower shift rod, and a brass connector.) So if you pick up a 7.5, be aware of the two models, if it makes a difference to you. (I think the Johnson 7.5 also required p.head removal to service the water pump.)

In models requiring powerhead removal, there are driveshaft devices in place to cushion against damage from the prop hitting an obstacle. It’s a good piece of engineering, but adds additional complexity in motors that are over 60 yrs old.

Having said that, one of my latest pickups is a 7 1/2 Evinrude model 7522. It’s a great running motor — all about storage condition and prior maintenance with any of these old jewels.

 

[walker45]

Removing powerhead isn't really a show stopper for me, I'm just a sort of let sleeping dogs lie, if it ain't broke don't fix it type but ya got to do what ya gotta do. It surely won't hurt me any to learn something about that end of it also.