force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

[ronnie4444]

how do i put back in a shift rod on a lower unit ,,, thanks
force outboard 120hp

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

Depends upon the year! If it is earlier Force--nor Mercury lower unit, then the rod screws back in. It is much easier to drain the lower unit and remove the water pump mount plate. Then you can look down into the lower unit and see where to screw it in. Othewise you need to feel around and hope that the square block it screws into is in the correct position.

 

[ronnie4444]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

Depends upon the year! If it is earlier Force--nor Mercury lower unit, then the rod screws back in. It is much easier to drain the lower unit and remove the water pump mount plate. Then you can look down into the lower unit and see where to screw it in. Othewise you need to feel around and hope that the square block it screws into is in the correct position.

thanks i will try that!

 

[ronnie4444]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

thanks i will try that and it is a 96 force

 

[ronnie4444]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

i got it to go in but it just spins???

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

That's because it is a Mercury lower unit. That one has a cam inside it and quite frankly, I don't remember how the rod goes in. If the bottom is splined, then you need to feel around for the splines in the cam as you push down. Perhaps someone who has rebuilt one recently will chime in.

 

[ronnie4444]

Re: force outboard motor lower unit shift problem

well thank you and hopefully i can get this problem fixxed!