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Re: 1986 Johnson 60hp shift linkage - how to get it back together?
Yes, I have the shift cables disconnected.
The lever seems to be in the right position, ie, it shifts the gears, but it doesn't want to be pulled out far enough to get the R pin back in.
If the shift rod is not connected...
I was able to replace the impeller but now as I'm putting the lower unit back on, I have a problem with the shift linkage.
To get it off, I removed the R pin and pushed and the shift link came loose.
However, putting it back on, I can get the rod and the L shaped link bar connected but the...
