water tube and shift rod 6 hp

[brokeboater]

i'm changing out a long to short shaft 6 hp johnson. removed lower unit today with no problem. disassembled water pump and removed drive shaft no problem. however i can not get the water tube to come out of the mid section. it will turn, but won't come out. what is the trick to removing ? <br /><br />also, i haven't tried to get the shift rod out of the lower unit yet. does it just unscrew?<br />and i know what you all are thinking. hopefully the manual will be here soon.<br /><br />as always, thanks in advance.

 

[brokeboater]

Re: water tube and shift rod 6 hp

obj, thanks for the reply.<br /><br />well the shift rod seems to be 1 complete assembly. are you saying you thought there should be a 5" extension?<br /><br />i am supposed to be sending all parts (shift and driveshaft, mid section extension etc. to twin city outboards for an exchange to a short shaft kit. they indicated i am suppose to send the water tube also.<br /><br />i have to remove 5" of water tube? that would require cutting it up inside the mid section wouldn't it? i'll take closer look tomorrow.

 

[OBJ]

Re: water tube and shift rod 6 hp

I think the water tube is flanged on the end brokeboater. Just cut it off to fit.<br /><br />I thought the long shafts used a 5" shift rod connector. What was in yours???

 

[brokeboater]

Re: water tube and shift rod 6 hp

ok. if i cut 5" off of the water tube it will require me cut it up inside the mid section approx 2". how is this accomplished without removing the tube? thanks