1980s 3.5 mercury question

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Still no neutral, seems everything above is in order , now I think the shift rod has to somehow connect or insert further beyond the bearing block? (part #42 in the diagram) I definitely installed the replacement part #21 knowing it is positioned and functions at the top and it it inside the bearing block hole! Engine purrs first pull but still no neutral. Is it possible to connect it by pulling the gear box or is something inside the bearing block ? Either way, I'm likely to have to drain the gear oil again. Anyone have Mercury support number I can call, don't believe I need a manual for this discontinued model. Most the parts are not available too so I'm hoping this can be easily fix so I didn't waiste my money buying replacement parts already.:confused:
 
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