Hey guys so I was given a 1985 motor with an outboard jet lower unit , it is a great running motor though I'm not sure about the whole jet thing as it really isn't what I need but I figure I can just put a normal lower unit on when I come across one . The motor was in my garage and not sure why but somehow the shift handle broke where it goes into the leg . It appears to me that I would have to almost completely disassemble the thing to replace so I'd rather do that when I get rid of the jet . Since the jet doesn't use the shift rod for anything would it be a big deal to scab something up to be able to reconnect it without connecting it to the shift rod inside the leg but still have it so it moves that thing inside the engine compartment ( not sure what its called but when you move the handle into gear it moves a thing that moves another thing ) hope I somewhat made sence , any input would be greatly appreciated . Cheers Adam