Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

[firemedic19077]

The shift lever assemble on my 1968 Evinrude is shot and the local shop states it is no longer available. Can anyone help out??

 

[almost retired again]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

Hello firemedic;<br />I'll try if you will let me know what kind of shift system you have.Electric,hydro electric, or mechanical.<br />waiting for reply

 

[alcan]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

Hi Firemedic<br />Can you give us the mod# and ser# or at least the hp. of your evinrude? What exactly do you mean shot? Is the handle broken? Is the shaft broken, or just stuck? With a little more imfo. I sure someone will have an answer. Good luck.

 

[Grizzly]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

Is this what your'e looking for? On ebay.<br />JOHNSON HYDRO SHIFT CONTRLO BOX Item # 1805852996 <br /> <br />should fit all evinrude johnson sea horse hydro shifts motors,,mid 60's through mid 70's,,rare find in such good condition,dase wireing included,no key for switch,,please call 518-644-9941 for inquires ask for wayne or mike $10.00 handeling fee,,shipping is determined at the close of the auction <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> -G.

 

[firemedic19077]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

Model # 85853A. This assembly is located approx 6 inch down from the powerhead on the right side. Shot as in it will not move up and down to good only here neutral and reverse mostly moves side to side.

 

[firemedic19077]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

And it is a 85 HP

 

[alcan]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

Hi Firemedic<br /> You have a 85hp.evinrude 1968 with mechanical shift.It sounds to me like you might have a loose bolt or something stuck. You will need to remove the shrouds from the back of the exhust housing to get at the linkage. Hopefully it just needs lube and adjustment. How dose your gear oil look?

 

[firemedic19077]

Re: Shift lever assembly for a 1968 Evinrude

I tore down the lower unit and the gear oil was milky I replaced all the seals. I took out all the bolts onhte shroud, but it looks like the shroud is connected to the piece that actually attaches to the boat.