Mercury 9.8 bottom end

[Mr-Moe]

Took the bottom end off a Mercury 9.8 wasn't pumping water.
Pump burnt up, case melted.
Put in a new pump kit.

Now trying to fit it all back together, fits together, all except the last 1.5 inches.
Is there a trick to getting the shaft and coupler to slide together?
Or just keep at it?


Moe

 

[Scott Danforth]

slide the tube into the grommet at the bottom of the power head that you also replaced first.

if you didnt replace the grommet, replace it

then slide the tube into the grommet
then make sure both the controls and the foot are in forward
then slide it together.

 

[Mr-Moe]

Thanks for the input
All parts replaced, just can't get splines on drive shaft to engage.
Will keep trying
Moe

 

[Scott Danforth]

with the lower in forward, turn the prop to align the splines

if you didnt replace the grommet at the powerhead, you will have cooling issues