Impeller replacement

[shark45]

I have a 1989 mercury 9.9, And I trying to remove the lower unit to replace the impeller. I cannot see where to disconnect the shift rod. I have all three bolts out and the lower unit drops down about an 1 1/2 inches, but no where do I see how or where to disconnect it.<br />Thanks for any and all help.

 

[Peter O]

Re: Impeller replacement

If your motor has a plastic plug on the starboard side, have you loosened the bolt (don't remove it) behind the plug while the shifter is in the reverse position? And welcome to the board........

 

[shark45]

Re: Impeller replacement

Peter,Just whent and check to see if it had the plastic plug. There is no plug at all on the housing or the lower unit. I can see almost all the shift shaft, But no where to disconnect it.<br />Thanks for you help.<br />Eric

 

[Peter O]

Re: Impeller replacement

email me and I can send you the service manual instructions or check your local library if you don't have a manual.