Shifter mechanism seal replacement

[96Sunbird]

Hello everyone. I'm new here looking for some help. I have a '96 Sunbird bow rider with the 3.0 Volvo Penta SX. I'm not new to boats but am new to the the Volvo.

I am trying to replace the shifter mechanism seal in the upper unit but have hit a wall trying to remove the spring, compression, tensioning din and/or pin. It is #65 in this diagram (link below) It's not as simple as punching it out as there is only one side to access it.

http://www.volvopentastore.com/Sx-Upper-Gear-Unit/dm/store_id.366--view_id.311859

I try to do as much research as I can but am not finding anything on the removal of this pin*. All information in greatly appreciated.

 

[96Sunbird]

Re: Shifter mechanism seal replacement

My seals came in today however I still have no thought on how to remove this pin. Anyone??

 

[muc]

Re: Shifter mechanism seal replacement

Tap 65 in far enough to pull out 66. Once 66 is out tap 67 against a block of wood until 65 falls out.

 

[96Sunbird]

Re: Shifter mechanism seal replacement

Pin 65 bottomed out with out enough clearance to pull out 66. Pin 65 is now recessed about 1/4". I really don't want to buy all new parts so what should be done? Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Shifter mechanism seal replacement

Sounds like someone has had it apart before and didn't take the old pin out after punching it through.
Here is a part from the manual.
Short of cutting the eccentric piston to get the pin (#66) out I don't know of another way to remove it. Have a look at your link, it's note and the service bulletin.