Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

[Kettler]

Dropped my lower unit for a water pump change and measured to the top of the shift rod not the center of the hole when installing my shift rod, got plenty of forward but no reverse !!! #$&)%!

Is there a way to screw the rod in a few turns without dropping the lower unit?


Thanks, Tight lines !!!

 

[Solittle]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Nope!

 

[Kettler]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

&$@*!!

 

[boobie]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

What mtr is it ? The're some you can actually adjust from the top.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

You can adjust the 60? motors shift rod without dropping the gearcase. If you have a 90? motor, get ready for some pulling and lifting.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Just think, by the time you get the shift rod in the correct position you will be an absolute expert at lower unit removal and re-assembly
Good Luck and I hope you get it at the first attempt.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

what motor??

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158088

and read this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2831259#post2831259

 

[Kettler]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Sorry been working TOO much my engine is a 1985 Evinrude 40HP
E40ELCOB

Don't know whats meant by 60 or 90 degrees?
Thanks

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Doesn't apply to your motor ... only the V4 and V6's.

 

[Kettler]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

So do I have to drop the lower unit then?

Thanks

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Sorry been working TOO much. My engine is a 1985 Evinrude 40HP
E40ELCOB

Hey, I recently got that exact engine. Have not got it running well yet. Have both carbs off to rebuild and have the kits just have not done it yet. Let me know how it goes. I have not got to the LU yet so cant help you there.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

So do I have to drop the lower unit then?

Thanks

Yes

Dimension is in OEM shop manual for adjust to.

 

[Kettler]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Thought so no big deal thanks much

 

[Kettler]

Re: Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

Hey Samo-ott....Awesome engine runs like a tank, yup drop the lower unit and put in a new water pump and see what else is going on down there.I did and was glad, other than the shift rod issue, replaced the water pump, exhaust gasket and drive shaft housing (which came as an assy. so dont buy the oil seals and save the shims) easy enough to work on and when in doubt its usually cheaper to buy a new part than $90/hr for a mechanic.
Check my threads too..drop me a line and if I can help I will

Nice rig bet she flies............