Removed the Philip Head

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tolbertn

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Hi,

Being the rookie that I am i removed the philips head in my lower unit of my 1975 40 horse johnson. How bad is my situation because i can't get it back in. :facepalm:
 
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Re: Removed the Philip Head

I assume you've tried the various attempts... prying with a pointed scribe etc to no avail.

You have two choices... turn the engine upside down and hopefully the shift lever will drop into the cradle where it belongs, OR.... as long as you have it upside down, remove the skeg and go at it properly.
 
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Re: Removed the Philip Head

One more step toward becoming an old salt, tolbertn. Did that myself once but got lucky with a scribe point.
 
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Re: Removed the Philip Head

It's easier with the lower unit off so you can jiggle the shift rod around while you peer into the hole with a flashlight to get the hole in the yoke re-aligned.
 
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Re: Removed the Philip Head

Or you can jiggle the shift lever up on top.
 
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Re: Removed the Philip Head

Not the end of the world...keep at it, you'll get it lined up!

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Re: Removed the Philip Head

Joe Reeves said:
I assume you've tried the various attempts... prying with a pointed scribe etc to no avail.

You have two choices... turn the engine upside down and hopefully the shift lever will drop into the cradle where it belongs, OR.... as long as you have it upside down, remove the skeg and go at it properly.
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Well after a half our of using a scribe and jiggling the shifter, I decided to take off the skeg and do it properly. It was easier than I thought and I was able to gain some knowledge along the way. Thanks a lot guys :D
 
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