bent shaft?

guajiro0192 · Jan 20, 2011

Can anyone tell me if this shifter shaft is bent? It is off my 1975 25hp Evinrude. It is popping out of gear. I did take the lower unit apart. The forward gear does show signs of some wear where the clutch dog engages. I attached some pics of the rod and forward gear. Any info is greatly appreciated.

wilde1j · Jan 20, 2011

Re: bent shaft?

Picture is not in focus, but gear recess looks to be rounded. You're likely in for a new fwd gear and clutch dog. The shift shaft probably has nothing to do with this, unless it wasn't correctly adjusted for length.

dew2 · Jan 20, 2011

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It looks bent to me,I have one in my garage apart I'll compare,Your pics are blurry.It does look like a rounded engaugement point BUT>> post a clear pic and let us see better.Theres a fine point of being rounded and working but so close to disengauging,When its so close it may as well be replaced rather than having it go out when you most want it. I also think you can turn the clutch dog around and have it engauge with the best side but the forward and reverse cant be helped.

F_R · Jan 20, 2011

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Gear is toast. Clutch dog probably is too. Sorry, I don't know the answer to the rod question.

5150abf · Jan 21, 2011

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It looks like the dogs inside the gear are shot which is causing it to jump out of gear.

You might maybe get by with just a new clutch dog but it may not work for long, best to get the gear and dog.

Look around on Ebay, you may be able to find an entire lower or at least the parts you need.

guajiro0192 · Jan 21, 2011

Re: bent shaft?

Thanks for the info. THe pics are blurry due to the High caffine levels taken in. I will take some better ones.

F_R · Jan 21, 2011

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Pictures won't cure that worn out gear. Putting a new dog in it will be a total waste of money if you don't replace the gear also.