Had another post going here on soaking carbs. I got them rebuilt with all new fuel line, and installed a water pump kit yesterday.
The donor boat I have the motor on still has bad cables. I'm assuming the shift cable is broke from someone trying to force the lower unit into gear. When I took the foot off I could not move the shift rod up or down. I took a hammer and tapped lightly on it and there was no movement. For now, I just reinstalled the foot to fire the motor and let it run a bit, but I'm guessing I have to go back in there and unstick/rebuild the gear case.
Anyone have ideas on where to start with the frozen shift rod? Oh, this is on a 1985 120hp, it has the big gear case. I should also say I've tried turning the shaft while pressing up and down on the rod and nothing happens, just stuck.
The donor boat I have the motor on still has bad cables. I'm assuming the shift cable is broke from someone trying to force the lower unit into gear. When I took the foot off I could not move the shift rod up or down. I took a hammer and tapped lightly on it and there was no movement. For now, I just reinstalled the foot to fire the motor and let it run a bit, but I'm guessing I have to go back in there and unstick/rebuild the gear case.
Anyone have ideas on where to start with the frozen shift rod? Oh, this is on a 1985 120hp, it has the big gear case. I should also say I've tried turning the shaft while pressing up and down on the rod and nothing happens, just stuck.