1986 90 hp johnson evinrude shift linkage bolt broken

[dougyc]

So I've read the forums watched the videos and I know this bolt is a pain in the rear to get to. I've shifted into reverse moved all the lines out of the way side and can see where the hex/slot head screw head should be, but it looks like the previous owner broke off the screw head.

Any suggestions?

 

[racerone]

You may be looking at this all wrong and making assumptions.-----Is there a hitch pin on that horizontal shaft that goes under the carburetors , yes or no ?

 

[dougyc]

Yes if I'm outside the boat with the motor in front of me on the right hand side where all of the linkages are. There is a hitch pin. I can get pictures if they help.

 

[dougyc]

I think you're onto something the manual says remove the shift rod screw OR pull the retaining pin, checking it out now.

Thank you sir.

 

[dougyc]

I wish I had asked sooner. Lower unit is now off and it was super easy. Thank you again for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[racerone]

I try to teach and prevent folks from making expensive mistakes.-------Nothing to it.----Best to ask question before using a hammer !!

 

[Agates]

I know this is a year old but mine two was broken off and then I pulled the pin and pushed to rod but the two pieces holding the shift rod are either fuses together or one piece. I have pulled the carbs and it looks solid. Any suggestions? I have a 1985 90hp Johnson.

 

[GA_Boater]

I know this is a year old but mine two was broken off and then I pulled the pin and pushed to rod but the two pieces holding the shift rod are either fuses together or one piece. I have pulled the carbs and it looks solid. Any suggestions? I have a 1985 90hp Johnson.

You should start a new thread.