DT85 lower unit & "connector pin"

[NorCal]

I did a search on here, and did NOT find my particular issue. (I did learn a lot of additional information though! Thanks everyone!)

DT85 ID#8501-921216

I am trying to replace the water pump. I have disconnected the the clutch rod on top under the carbs. (I do NOT have the grommet on the side, but I was able to back off the nut until it was free of the clutch rod.)

My problem is trying to disconnect the lower "connector pin" as shown on Page 400 of the Clymer book, Figure 73. My unit's "connector pin" does NOT look like this! My clutch rod descends to the top of the lower unit, and has a rubber cup at the entrance to the lower unit. I have lifted this rubber collar upward and found a machined metal collar around the descending clutch rod. This metal collar is held down flush with the top of the lower unit by the water pumps casing base with those forward reaching "forks."

How/what do I do to disconnect the clutch rod from the lower unit?

Thank you all very much in advance!

 

[NorCal]

Re: DT85 lower unit & "connector pin"

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[captainsae]

Re: DT85 lower unit & "connector pin"

If your just changing the water pump impeller, you do not need to remove the shaft. Just unbolt the water pump housing and slide it up and over the drive shaft. If you have to get the shaft out for seal replacement, you don't remove the clutch shaft at this time. You will have to pull the gear assembly out of the lower unit then remove the top plate of the lower unit. The reason is, if you remove the top plate first, you will simply pull the clutch up with it then you will have to take the gears out anyway to get the clutch back in. Once you have it all out, you will need to press the DOUBLE roll pins (I use a nail and a small hammer) out of the clutch to get the clutch off of the shaft - then it can be removed.

 

[NorCal]

Re: DT85 lower unit & "connector pin"

I posted "my problem" and went on vacation. "captainsae" Thank you for answering the question! OK, back to the job!