Mercury Shift Problem

[ungodly]

Motor : 1992 Merc 60HP S/N:0d095933<br />I've just changed the water pump in the above-referenced motor. While I was in there, I replaced the shift shaft bushing and seal (the seal was corroded looking). The shift shaft never left the lower unit, though. Upon reinstallation of the lower unit, I used a method I had read about in several places to set the shift shaft: I placed the shifter in forward, turned the prop CC while turning the shift rod in the LU clockwise to a stop; installed lower unit; placed shifter in Neutral. The condition (and problem) is that the prop is turning the powerhead when it is turned CC. When prop is rotated CW, it moves freely (with a moderate clicking sound every so often). It is my understanding that the propeller should turn freely in both directions. Does anybody have any idea what the h*** I did wrong?<br />Thanks in advance, Rich

 

[KCLOST]

Re: Mercury Shift Problem

Hey ungodly,,,<br /><br />I'm not an expert on your motor but here is my two cents....<br />Put the shifter at the console in neutral, now turn the shift shaft in the lower end (You can do this with a socket that will fit over the top of the lower shaft, don't mar it up) until you are for sure it is in neutral also... When the prop turns freely you're there (mine doesn't click at all), at least my 50 hp merc does'nt<br />Look at how the shift linkage (links the shift cable to the shaft) turns the upper shaft (the linkage is below the lower unit near the front but should be visible). Then you will know what to do with the lower shift shaft to get them in sink.... I lined both shafts up when they were both in the forward gear position... But follow your manual...<br /><br />In simple terms, Remember you have an upper shift shaft and a lower one. When you pulled the unit off you separated the two. So make sure when you splice the two together they are in the same gear position....The only reason why I mentioned this is you never mentioned the upper shaft... I'm sure your close but that should be the answer...