25HP,70's Rude with tiller steering

Saltydawg

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I need to drop the lower unit to check the condition of the water pump. My questions are, where is the shift linkage and how do I disconnect from the shift handle? Also, I can find only 4 bolts holding the lower unit, are there other hidden bolts that I may be overlooking? I've changed water pumps in big Rudes and Mercs but not in motors with tiller steering. All help is welcome.
 

OBJ

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Re: 25HP,70's Rude with tiller steering

Look on the starboard side of the exhaust housing for a little cover held on with two screws. Behind this is the shift rod connector.
 
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