1982 35 HP How do I disconnect shifter linkage so I can get gearcase off?

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Playtime01

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I am having a terrible time trying to get the shift linkage disconnected so I can remove the gearcase. Can anyone help me! I'm told there is some pin to remove under carbs to free shifter linkage so I can remove gearcase. I don't see it! Anyone know where it is?
 
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Re: 1982 35 HP How do I disconnect shifter linkage so I can get gearcase off?

Take the water pick-up screens off of the l/u and you should find a coupler in there which you can take apart with a couple of wrenches. This disconnects the shift rod.
 
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Re: 1982 35 HP How do I disconnect shifter linkage so I can get gearcase off?

I did find the coupler behind the pick-up screens. The top part of the coupler can be removed so shifting rod can come out of gearcase. Remove the plastic sleeve hinden inside the top coupler. The plastic sleeve is wrapped around the end of the shifter shaft. Then the top coupler connection will come off and the shifter shaft can finally be removed from the gearcase.
 
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