Replacing shift lever on Merc 60 6 hp. 1962?

[coachkwj]

I was recently given a Merc 60 6hp twin (white) and it appears to be in great condition except for one thing. The shift lever is cracked off. I found a shift lever assembly on eBay but am wondering if just the lever can be removed from outside the cowling and a replacement pressed on. Looks like some other stuff might have to come off if not and I don't have a manual to guide me if that's the case. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[coachkwj]

Can the cracked off part possibly be welded together?

 

[jimmbo]

Can the cracked off part possibly be welded together?

Maybe, depends on exactly what kind of metal it is. would probably cost more than a new part, and probably would to come off anyway.

Here is a link to a manual. It doesn't go back to 1962, so it might/might not be of any use to you. I don't know for sure what changes Mercury made on the 6 hp in the 60s, but they can be substantial

http://www.boatinfo.no/lib/mercury/manuals/mercury_1965-1989_2-40.html#/0

 

[coachkwj]

It does not look like aluminum. The break is very rough unless it's because it is a casting. I found a linkage assembly on ebay and was hoping the lever could be pressed onto the shaft after removing the old one. I don't know how the lever is connected to the shaft and don't want to force anything.

 

[racerone]

But it is aluminum.----It looks like there is a nut on the end of the one piece handle / shaft assembly.---Look under the carburetor to find the nut.----That allows you to remove the assembly for inspection / repair / replacement.------Have a couple of white 6 hp motors apart at the moment.

 

[coachkwj]

But it is aluminum.----It looks like there is a nut on the end of the one piece handle / shaft assembly.---Look under the carburetor to find the nut.----That allows you to remove the assembly for inspection / repair / replacement.------Have a couple of white 6 hp motors apart at the moment.

If it's aluminum it cab be welded. Thanks. It appears these is a pin on the shaft that needs to be removed also. So unbolt the nut, take out the shaft and replace? Any lining up to do on replacement? Looks like gear at end of shaft turns shift linkage. Be so much easier if lever was pressed or set screwed onto shaft.
Do you possibly know where a manual can be obtained? Thanks.

 

[racerone]

That is the way the motor was built back in the 1960's--------They just build plastic throw away motors today.