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15 hp 2001 mercury shift rod

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SHINNDIG

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I'm trying to replace my water pump impellor but I can't figure out how to release the shift rod so I can get the lower unit off. Can anyone provide guidance? I have a 2001 Mercury 15M, Serial Number OT224617. The shift rod appears to be one piece and I can't see any way to disconect it on either end.

Thanks,

Jerry Shinn
 
Thanks for the reply. Do you know if I have to take the carb off to try to disconnect this rod? I can't find the right parts diagram because none of the serial number sequences make sense re my serial number. Most of the shift rods are 2 piece making it easy to disconnect - mine is one piece. I'm tempted to cut it.

Thx,
Jerry Shinn
 
You just need to look at it ----Move the shift lever and see where the connecter is.-----------No one has ever gone to the extreme of cutting it.
 
Thanks so much for your guidance - it's simple when you have the right help. I purchased this engine new in 2001 and this is the first time I've taken the pump apart. The impellor is still intact and not badly worn but obviously needs to be replaced. The wear plate and housing do not appear to have any wear or damage and even the gasket below the wear plate looks ok. Can you tell me what else should be replaced - ie oil seal, the rubber piece on top of the pump housing that the shaft goes thru, etc.. Is there a parts kit with all the normally replaced parts?


Thanks again for the help,

Jerry Shinn
 
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