Re: shift shaft 92 40hp
Youre gonna love this, there is a bolt under the engine in the top case in front, you will need to pull the starter and can access it from the port(left) side of the motor.
You will need a 1/4 rachet and a long extension and a swivel, I believe it is an 11mm.
Once you pull the starter(DISCONNECT BATTERY FIRST!)look under the engine it is an oblong silver peice with a bolt facing you, that needs to come out, put the shifter into forward, it helps get at it..
You also need to take the bolt under the tab out, take the trim tab off the motor(fin above prop) and there is bolt under there, you should have 6 bolts.
Put a bolt loosely in the lower when you pull the shift rod bolt so it doesn't fall on your foot.