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    1972 Evinrude 40hp - unable to shift into gear

    I tried this, but it did not change anything. The next time I am in the workshop Ill drop the lower unit and check if its better afterwards
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    1972 Evinrude 40hp - unable to shift into gear

    Hey, thanks for the reply. I did not check gear oil yet. Whats the shift pivot pin? Propeller turns freely, its in neutral right now. I used some light "love taps" with the rubber hammer. Now I am able to shift gears but it takes much more force than my other outboards.
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    1972 Evinrude 40hp - unable to shift into gear

    Hey guys, I bought a 1972 Evinrude 40hp (40252E). I’m not sure if the engine is running, so I removed the carb and started cleaning everything up. When I tried the gearshift lever, I couldn’t get it to move into forward or reverse. I don’t want to force the lever, since my other outboards shift...
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