YAMAHA 8HP DIFFICULTY REMOVING LOWER UNIT..PLS HELP :-)

[mike8hp]

I have tried on my YAMAHA 8HP 1989 ( LONG SHAFT )to get the LOWER UNIT OFF... . After having removed all 4 bolts I can only seperate the lower unit from the rest of the leg by an inch and a half. When I try to pul it ..it causes the gear leaver to move back and forth. Is there anything else I need to loosen?? Many thanks for any help. Cheers, SHAFT )Mike

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: YAMAHA 8HP DIFFICULTY REMOVING LOWER UNIT..PLS HELP

Yes the shift shaft must be disconnected.

 

[mike8hp]

Re: YAMAHA 8HP DIFFICULTY REMOVING LOWER UNIT..PLS HELP

Thanks Ray..I have spent the day trying to figure out what needs to be disconnected. Have you any idea where the shift shaft can be disconnected. I really would be greatfull if you could point me in the direction. I have the SELOC manual which covers all Yamahas from 2 to 250 Hp. It made the job appear a whole lot easier tahn it's proving to be.

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: YAMAHA 8HP DIFFICULTY REMOVING LOWER UNIT..PLS HELP

I haven't looked at one in over 10 years and my memory hasn't improved with age. Seems like there is a plate you remove in the midsection to unbolt a coupler. The few small motors I have worked on all seem to run together in my mind and I am not postive it was a Yamaha. Only thing for certain is it has to be disconected.