I am ready to install the LU on my 78 175 HP v-6 engine. I have an OEM manual and a SELOC but neither is real clear about what I need to do to properly position the shift slide block on the powerhead. The manuals recommend puting the LU in forward gear (cam shift Type I). Some posts on this site recommend placing it in neutral. My question is how do I position the slide block. There are references in the manuals to aligning the pin on the block with the front edge of the exhaust cover. My shift cables are out of adjustment so I cannot use the position of the shift control lever to determine the position of the slide block. Will the positioning of the block as prescribed in the manuals (pin aligned with exhaust cover) be proper for neutral or forward gear?
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