Need LU parts schematic

[Wingedwheel]

A few weeks ago I posted about a '61 Merc 60, 6hp ser# 1410391 that I picked up to play with as I like to restore/rebuild an outboard or two over the summer. I cleaned the carb as the only kit I ran across was $80 and she fired right up! I then ordered a new impeller and upper and lower oil seals for the water-pump housing as the looked like they were leaking. The parts came in today and I got right on it. While I had it apart, I pulled the plugs on the LU to put in fresh lube and when I turned it over to drain the old I got about 1/4 cup of clear water, obviously because it had been sitting for awhile and had separated from the oil. I figured OK I needed to replace the seals anyway, but then I noticed lube leaking out of the shift-shaft seal(great). I tried to give it a little wiggle to see if it was loose and the %$&^@ shaft came right out of the LU. Tomorrow I have to pick up my slide-hammer from my buddy so I can pull the bearing carrier and see what the heck fell off in there. Seems like my little quick-fix is turning into a major project. I guess my question is this. I've worked on larger gear-cases with no problem but this tiny little thing looks like it could be a major PITA. I don't have a manual going this far back, so could anyone tell me where I might find the gearcase breakdown for this smaller older outboard without having to wait weeks? Thanks..

 

[WaterView]

Re: Need LU parts schematic

Hello, is the shift shaft all one rod with a flat on the gear housing end??

 

[carholme]

Re: Need LU parts schematic

Here is a link to the parts for Merc 60, s/n 1408611 thru 1916138:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/386.cfm

In this link, item 15, retaining ring is probably what fell off as it does not take much force to cause them to pop off.

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/386_22.cfm

Gerry

 

[windy5849]

Re: Need LU parts schematic

Here is a link that may help you.Hope this helps.
http://web.ebscohost.com/serrc/pdf?...a2c5-6062aa16c1f0@sessionmgr110&vid=4&hid=107

OR-

http://search.ebscohost.com/
Log in with:
Name: marshall
Password : public
Then select the small engine reference center icon.

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Need LU parts schematic

Thanks guys, I thought it was working when I got it, but now I'm not sure. I'm pulling the gear-case apart tomorrow and see if I can find that retainer. I didn't notice a groove in the shaft where it might fit, but I'll see what I find inside.