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Shift shaft height adjustment problems!

steve_223

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Hello, I have 1999 115hp Johnson. The lower unit was replaced before I purchased it. On initial inspection the shift needed adjustment, however cable adjustment would no correct it. The lower unit would need to be removed and the shift rod height needed to be checked. When I checked the shift rod height I found the rod could not be adjusted to factory specs. Has any one encountered shift rod length problems? the O.A.L of the rod is 31"
 
Post your motor model # and a picture of lower unit.----Post picture of shift rod end with the hole.-----Perhaps the lower unit was installed with the wrong shift rod ??
 
Yes obviously the wrong shift rod. oal measurement should be in the 32" range. shift rod height per OEM data is 21-15/16 +/- 1/32 old speck, new is 21-29/32 + /- 1 turn.
At about the max extension the rod becomes un screwed. The upper rod end is straight, No off set. as to the rake, I have the one with more deflection. the model # is J115TLEEM will gather pics and post tomorrow.
 
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