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How to disconnect shift rod on 8hp OB 8MSHA

mfair

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I want to replace my water pump but can't figure how to disconnect the shift rod.

Schematic shows a clamp on the middle of rod in the lower unit. I do not see an access to the clamp holding upper and lower sections. There is a hole under the lower vibration bracket but no break in the rod inside.
Do I need to start at the shift lever under the carb ad disassemble top down?



Thanks for you assistance,

Uncle Mike
 
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justintime,

That was my first thought to look for a nut at the top of the shift rod but found it has a 90 degree bend that slides into a fitting that lifts it up and down.
I suspect the blow-up diagrams are not accurate.
I guess I will have to remove the carb and drive out the horizontal shift handle rod to disconnect the vertical rod.

thanks,
m
 
This diagram look correct but I can't find access to the screw that disconnects the rod. I have done this on Johnsons and Nissans with no trouble but this Yamaha seems to be missing a protal to access the connector in the middle of the shift rod.

Very frustrating!

Mike
 
That is it.! I have the engine was clamped up against my work bench and i could not see the front area between the two transom mounting screws.

Thank you very much.

Mike
 
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