I have the repair manual and have read it. one question, does the shift rod have to be disconnected or will the shift rod just slide out when all bolts are removed and the lower unit is dropped? or is there a bolt that holds the shift rod in place underneath the powerhead? Also it is a cam-shift model so should it be placed in forward gear before work is started? Also i want to install a water pressure gauge, the directions say to locate the plug in the water cooling jacket. I see a brass plug on the water jacket with an "F" shaped plastic part with 2 hollow male ar coming out of the plug. obviously the plugs are not open or being used. Is this the connection for the water pressure gauge? thanks for any info you can give me. Sullymate