I bought a used Honda 20hp for my daughter. Good compression, starts easy, seems to run well. Doing maintenance as it has been sitting for 5 years.
While replacing the impeller, I noticed that the rubber seal around the shifter rod has cracks in it. Thought that it might not be a bad time to change out that seal, and the driveshaft seal too. FYI... no sign of water in the lower unit oil.
I loosened the bolts on the part below the water pump bottom plate. That "cover" (sorry.. not sure what to call it) comes up about 1/4", and then hangs. I was not brave enough to yank on the thing to see if it would come loose. I was terrified I'd screw up the pinon gear or do something stupid.
What is the method for removing and replacing the shift shaft and driveshaft seals going into that lower unit? My closest repair place is about a 6 hour round trip drive (I live near Albuquerque) so I like to try and do my own maintenance if possible.
Thank you for any / all advice.
Frank
While replacing the impeller, I noticed that the rubber seal around the shifter rod has cracks in it. Thought that it might not be a bad time to change out that seal, and the driveshaft seal too. FYI... no sign of water in the lower unit oil.
I loosened the bolts on the part below the water pump bottom plate. That "cover" (sorry.. not sure what to call it) comes up about 1/4", and then hangs. I was not brave enough to yank on the thing to see if it would come loose. I was terrified I'd screw up the pinon gear or do something stupid.
What is the method for removing and replacing the shift shaft and driveshaft seals going into that lower unit? My closest repair place is about a 6 hour round trip drive (I live near Albuquerque) so I like to try and do my own maintenance if possible.
Thank you for any / all advice.
Frank