I have searched and searched with no luck on this. All I am trying to do is replace the water pump and this has turned in to a huge project. I need some guidance from you guys. I removed the lower unit by disconnecting the linkage through the intake screens, removing the mounting bolts and the one forward bolt. I can not get the linkage rod to remove from the power head area. i removed the bolts connecting the water pump which allowed the drive shaft rod to come free and complete removal of the lower unit itself. However, now I have the shift linkage still connected with the cover/metal gasket of the water pump sliding up and down it.
I guess my main question is where/how do I remove the linkage?
Thanks for the help.
I guess my main question is where/how do I remove the linkage?
Thanks for the help.