1998 135 Hp. Lower Unit Reinstall Problem

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I have a 1999 135 HP. Merc and purchased a new water pump and did the install last fall. After everything was put back together, and I run it in forward with the muffs on and the prop turns very little.

After the fact I find out I should have had it shifted in forward before removal of the lower unit.

I may have had it in neutral ,and may have even turned the gear selector splined shaft because I was having trouble alighning everything.

How can I make sure the gear selector coordinates with the lower unit. Looking down on the lower unit with the prop facing towards me can I just turn the lower unit splined shaft fully clockwise or counter clockwise?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Gregg
 

Chris1956

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Re: 1998 135 Hp. Lower Unit Reinstall Problem

Gregg, I use neutral when I drop the LU. I recommend you drop the LU and put both the motor and the shifter into neutral and reassemble.
 
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