Thanks for reply . I was concerned if I turned rod to raise it and if it wasn't threaded I would have more problems. Have just acquired motor and could not get it in gear. After getting your reply I reassembled and it is working fine.The shift rod on your motor isn't threaded into the gearcase. What problem do you have?
Yes sorry your right. I didn't notice the shifter yoke. I thought it was pinned to the shift lever.The lower shift rod is threaded into the lower unit.-----I believe you turn it all the way in.