1992 model. Had water in the LU and lots of rust. Found a local bait and tackle shop that used to sell Tohatsu motors that had the water pump parts, bearings, seals and gaskets I needed in stock.
I have the shift rod oreintation correct with the angled portion facing the prop, but neutral is now reverse, reverse is reverse, and forward is neutral.
Only thing I can think of is I may not have the "A" bevel gear (far end away from prop) fully seated, although it meshes perfectly with the "B" bevel gear (drive shaft gear), clutch dogs and gear facings show no sign of wear. Another possibility is that I dont have the bearing/seal fully seated in the prop casting, which could push the "A" bevel gear too far foward. Visibly, it looks like everything is seated, but it could be a few mils off, hard to tell.
I will play some more with the brass block adjuster that adjoins the two parts of the shift rod together before removing the LU again, but other than that, I see no other adjustments. I used the .010 shims from shim kit a and b because that is what was in there originally. I have the .015 shims as well. Any ideas? I am spinning the prop by hand when I shift and have not started the motor. Still have to clean rust out of gas tank.
Thanks in advance. Time for experts to weigh in.
I have the shift rod oreintation correct with the angled portion facing the prop, but neutral is now reverse, reverse is reverse, and forward is neutral.
Only thing I can think of is I may not have the "A" bevel gear (far end away from prop) fully seated, although it meshes perfectly with the "B" bevel gear (drive shaft gear), clutch dogs and gear facings show no sign of wear. Another possibility is that I dont have the bearing/seal fully seated in the prop casting, which could push the "A" bevel gear too far foward. Visibly, it looks like everything is seated, but it could be a few mils off, hard to tell.
I will play some more with the brass block adjuster that adjoins the two parts of the shift rod together before removing the LU again, but other than that, I see no other adjustments. I used the .010 shims from shim kit a and b because that is what was in there originally. I have the .015 shims as well. Any ideas? I am spinning the prop by hand when I shift and have not started the motor. Still have to clean rust out of gas tank.
Thanks in advance. Time for experts to weigh in.