Hi all! I followed the manual for this procedure, and read what Frank and MikeLovin wrote in old threads about putting in forward or reverse while putting together, but want to ask: (1) when the motor head is separate from the LU shouldn't u be able to change the shifter lever(next to the throttle) position? I noticed it was stuck in reverse..(The shifter changed gears fine before I started the separation procedure, if I just turned the flywheel...Also, once apart, I could easily change gears on the LU by pulling up or down on the top end of the lower shift rod)...(2) I notice the neutral interlock switch is hanging loose -not connected so it can touch the linkage, and don't know how to correct this, since the screw- on cone that holds it in place according to the manual, is missing...Can I bypass it, maybe? But, this shouldn't play any roll while the motor head is separated, should it? (3) I also wanted to change the fuel pump diaphragm, since the engine has not been run since having been 'winterized' in 1981, but the corrosion on the three slot- head screws looks very discouraging.. I've been spraying with BP Blaster, and am going to have to take off the starter button and the whole electric/CD module, etc, to even get at it.Has anyone bypassed this issue by running an electric fuel pump from tank direct to the carburetor? Any thoughts regarding any of these issues would be greatly appreciated!( The motor ran fine back then, and has been stored upright in a dry spot since..).
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