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How do you pull the shift rod

How do you pull the shift rod bushing in the lower unit so you can install a new o ring under it
 
"By inserting a specially mach

"By inserting a specially machined drive out rod from the gearbox side. This drive out rod has a slighter larger step land - that when inserted into the bushing, the step land area contacts just enough of the bushing rim so it can be driven out."
 
would you have any idea where

would you have any idea where I could get one of the drivers
thank you for your help
 
"u know,..u r gonna have to te

"u know,..u r gonna have to tear down,the gearbox,right?...u r gonna need a few parts,.at best,a re-seal 'kit'.. i have seen them on ebay,..or,any john/rude dealer could order one,but,its just a machined rod..u might get lucky,and use a punch."
 
"personally I just use a piece

"personally I just use a piece of brass rod that just fits inside the hole from the skeg side. Try 5/16ths and if too large file it down. Otherwise there is a gentleman named Frank Robb over at http://www.aomci.org/ who makes that plus some other tools for the 50's OMC motors."
 
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