1989 Evin. 60 vro powerheard removal

[docdoc88]

I have a 1989 60 VRO. I have all of the bolts removed needed to lift powerhead up and the powerhead will lift up and move alittle left and right. I don't understand how to dis-engage the shift linkage rod ..... the manual says to pull the shift rod clip & push rod into the powerhead ..... I do this but it doesn't seem to release anything ... I do not want to lift the powerhead up until I know I have this released correctly .... I don't see any bolts or clips that I can remove up under the carb area .... any help would be great !!!!! Thanks ... Doc

 

[docdoc88]

Re: 1989 Evin. 60 vro powerheard removal

O.K. ... since I nobody replied I just tried to do it . Just by pushing it into th e powerhead it would not release ,,,,, while my neighbor was pushing on it I pushed on the other side of the bracket with a screwdriver and it popped loose.......... powerhead lifted right off ..now I have 4 broken bolts to remove fro the cooling jacket....

 

[trendsetter240]

Re: 1989 Evin. 60 vro powerheard removal

I know this is an old thread but I just did this procedure on my 96 evinrude 70hp last night.

It does in fact work to remove the clip and push the rod towards the powerhead. You need to push the rod right in then wiggle the shift linkage back and forth. Mine separated after a few tries.