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Jeff Evert
New member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 03:45 pm: | 
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I've got a 67 6 horse fisherman that is over heating. I can't seem to get the lower unit free to check the impeller, I pulled the 4 bolts and it comes down about a 1/2 inch and that's it. I have not put allot of pressure on it as I don't want to make things worse. Any suggestions?? |
ikia
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 05:57 pm: |
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you should be able to see the shift rod connecter |
Bob Caskey
Member
Username: bobbyc
Post Number: 47
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 08:34 pm: |
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I believe this motor requires powerhead removal to release the shift rod and drop the lower unit. This is not really a big deal....you will need a new gasket and possibly a propane torch to heat any frozen bolts....Don't force anything...The heat from the torch will usually enable all the bolts to come out without breaking...Good luck |
Jeff Evert
New member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 09:06 pm: |
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Thanks for the feed back..I've purchased a repair and parts cd that's on the way.. That should detail out how to remove the powerhead to release the lower unit.. I'll let you know how it goes, thanks again... |
ikia
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:17 pm: |
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The powerhead does not need to come off.When you remove the 4 bolts and the lower unit drops the shift connecter reveals itself.Simple really. |
Bob Caskey
Member
Username: bobbyc
Post Number: 49
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:54 pm: |
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I just went to the manual and Ikia is correct...
I was thinking of the older version this motor(Prior to 1965)...so much for my memory |
Jeff Evert
New member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 3
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 09:02 am: |
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Perfect, as soon as I get out of work today I'm on it... Thanks!! |
Jeff Evert
Member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 7
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 02:05 pm: |
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Thanks, I got the lower unit off installed the impeller kit and put it all back together in an afternoon, it's running great... |
