Yamaha Sterndrive Shifting Problems 1990 L4 w/ Pics

[mtsumedi]

It seems that there isn't a lot of photo support regarding these Yamaha sterndrive units so I am posting pics of this stuff as I go. Any help along the way would be greatly appreciated.

I removed the outdrive and this is what I found:

How do I check the cable from this perspective? Should the slide on the top right move smoothly?

I'm assuming the shift fork is in the middle. Should it turn left and right smoothly with little effort? I'm assuming this remedy involves separating the upper and lower outdrive. Any special precautions in doing so? Is it pretty straight forward? Drain fluid, remove bolts, pull apart....

 

[mtsumedi]

Re: Yamaha Sterndrive Shifting Problems 1990 L4 w/ Pics

I'm assuming this brass piece with the bolt going through it should not be cracked along the outside of the bolt head.

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Yamaha Sterndrive Shifting Problems 1990 L4 w/ Pics

If you search back, I've gone thru drilling out the shift fork bushings several times. And you are correct, shift arm is not suppose to be cracked, but not the first time I've seen it.

 

[ricovw]

Re: Yamaha Sterndrive Shifting Problems 1990 L4 w/ Pics

Yup, I found, and followed capt kens drilling out the shift fork bushing procedure. I did it about 5-6 years ago, never had an issue since.

 

[denq]

hi eveyone im having a probleme to install back my drive on my yamaha 5.7l when its bolt on the shifter doesnt travel anymore,can someone help me?

 

[denq]

thanks for the pics but it doesnt help.thats my mecanic,but cant make it fit properly

 

[GA_Boater]

denq - If you want help, start a new thread. Look at the Help Tips on top of the page.

 

[Rev Gunny]

I have the same stern drive do you know how to adjust the stern drive end of the shift cable?