shift rod removal!!

[jeff in beckley]

89 40 horse rude. i have an overheating problem. i bought an impeller. im going to try myself. the bolt is up under the carbs. would it be best to take the carbs off to do this? any tips or advice?thanks

 

[rterrian]

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Get a manual!! The bolt for the water pump is not under the carborator.

 

[jeff in beckley]

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im thinking the shift rod bolt that you have to disconnect is under the carbs.

 

[jeff in beckley]

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sorry i wasnt very clear on my post.i thought i said the shift rod bolt.

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[jeff in beckley]

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whats the vro pump? is that the big black box that looks like an air filter?

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[n0ukf]

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What is VRO?<br /><br />Off Topic: What's the point of the "hosted by tripod" graphics? It looks like a less than personal touch, unless YOU are tripod.

 

[OBJ]

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Jeff...the shift rod screw can be removed using a 1/4inch drive set and universal joint. Us a long extension to get to the screw. I put a piece of tape in the end of the socket to hold the screw in the socket. You can move some of the wire harness' and fuel lines to get at it. Removal of the carbs is not neccessary. You'll want to shift the engine into forward also to make the screw easier to get to. I beleve forward anyway. If you can't see the screw, shift into reverse. Early morning. Mind isn't really engaged yet.

 

[jeff in beckley]

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i got the shift rod bolt out and took the 5 lower unit bolts off and the lower unit still wont come off. the shift rod has a curve in it up top and wont let it slide down through this rubber thing that it goes through. what now?

 

[jeff in beckley]

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still workinh on this motor.cant get the lower unit off.the shift rod wont slide down through this rubber peice. help!!!

 

[OBJ]

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Jeff, if the shift rod is disengaged from the shift link, and the lower unit has dropped, it should come right off if the shift rod screw is removed. If the shift rod screw is laying on the bench, pull down on the lower unit, could be the water tube is a little corroded or the drive shaft splines are stuck. PULL!

 

[jeff in beckley]

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got it off!!!i took out the wrong bolt. i took one of thet holds this clip type thing that the shift rod gos through i had to take the starter off to get to it. the guy sold me the wrong impeller though so ill have to go get another. now if i can only get it back together.do i have to change lower unit oil? is 80w90 o k to use in there? thanks!!!

 

[Hooty]

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Don't use just generic grease. Use gin-u-wine lower unit lube.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty