Randy Brunson
Contributing Member
So, I was putting the foot back on after doing a water pump service and apparently something was lined up properly. When I was tightening the bolts an the lower unit, I heard a pretty loud pop sound and thought, "uh oh."
The top of the shift shaft that engages on the underside of the power head was bent, which is a bummer, and one of the "E" clips inside the foot popped loose (I think that was the noise I heard). If that's all I messed up, then I feel like that isn't too bad. I've ordered the parts, and my only remaining concern (if that's all the that's wrong), is re-assembling the shift shaft in the lower unit. The diagram in the service manual has it going two different ways according to whether it's counter rotating or not, but it's still a little tricky looking and I want to make sure I get it right.
Has anyone ever had to do this, and can anyone give me any tips to make sure I get the installation correct?
Thanks.
The top of the shift shaft that engages on the underside of the power head was bent, which is a bummer, and one of the "E" clips inside the foot popped loose (I think that was the noise I heard). If that's all I messed up, then I feel like that isn't too bad. I've ordered the parts, and my only remaining concern (if that's all the that's wrong), is re-assembling the shift shaft in the lower unit. The diagram in the service manual has it going two different ways according to whether it's counter rotating or not, but it's still a little tricky looking and I want to make sure I get it right.
Has anyone ever had to do this, and can anyone give me any tips to make sure I get the installation correct?
Thanks.