This piece should move Right?

[deanmcneill]

My shifter seems seized. I've taken engine apart and attached a picture of the peice (I colored it red) that should move. When I take the lower unit off, the gears work... so this piece is seized right?

It's a 1979 Mercury 7.5hp. Any help on what I can do or how to remove it?

All suggestions greatly appreciated!

 

[deanmcneill]

Re: This piece should move Right?

Got it! Took some work to get all the related parts disassembled, but once I did, the steering piece was just pressure fit into place....had a fair share of salt and built up corrosion on it. A good cleamning and some gentle sanding and all is good!

I do have an issue with the Flush channel in the engine being blocked with salt... can't seem to unblock that, tried water, CLR, a strong wire and even a coat hanger. Any ideas?