Not sure I understand. The lower is already off, it connects with a bushing to the shift cam, so it is not connected. I checked the lower shifting, it appears to be fine.
Attached are some pics of the rod at the top, where I have lifted it up just a bit.
And at the lower where it is just...
I guess I don't follow you. I already have the lower unit pulled comma and the power head is off as well the shift shaft is freewheeling, nothing spring loaded.
I took a couple pictures, at the top you can see where I have pulled the shift shaft up a little, and at the bottom you can see...
First time poster, long time lurker. I have searched extensively and haven't seen this anywhere in the forum, please excuse me if I missed it.
I'm doing a powerhead exchange on a 2Str 60hp Merc, Ser #OT6965xx (can't remember the last 2). While I'm at it, since I have to have the lower off...