How do I replace the vertical shift linkage in 2005 Yamaha 8 HP 4-stroke outboard

[ncpi]

When replacing the water pump, the threaded connector (for the shift linkage) was frozen and I snapped the vertical shift linkage that goes up to the powerhead section. I don't see a way to remove the rod due to lack of clearance from the powerhead. Is there a good (easy) way to remove and replace this shift linkage rod???

...Thanks, Bill

 

[tommarvin]

IDK, go ahead and order the new shift linkage that goes up to the power head, while we figure this out. Doe's the rod thread into a coupling or something up in the power head.
Do you have a factory service manual or parts list.

 

[ncpi]

I am ordering today from my local dealer. It has a 90 deg bend at the top that goes thru a pivot Assy. Rod is held in place with a spring pin. I do not have a service manual or a parts list. Because of the 90 deg bend, I don't See how it will pull out from the bottom.

 

[99yam40]

power head will probably need to come off to get to the linkage .

did it mess up(break) the pivot Assy?

 

[ncpi]

Pivot assy is fine. The rod has to come from Japan though...argh. Parts on order.

Are there instructions for removing the powerhead?

 

[99yam40]

service manual should give steps needed.

 

[ncpi]

...if I had the service manual :grumpy:

 

[ncpi]

Got a copy of the service manual...its no real help in describing the steps required to remove and re-install the shift rod. Can anyone help???

 

[99yam40]

well I do not have that motor or the manual, but I would think that if you cannot get to the linkage with the power head on then you would need to remove it and then get to the linkage

 

[ncpi]

I was hoping someone actually knew how to position things or move things to do this job without total disassembly. Its the worse service manual that I have ever seen, really no better than a parts diagram. If anyone has actual experience on this motor, it would be good to hear. No mechanics hang out here?