aussiebushman
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In another thread, I'm requesting advice on the replacement of a broken swivel case. The whole unit is now virtually uncoupled and moved freely BUT one issue is preventing the removal of the case, namely that PART A AND PART B of the shift rod just will not come apart.
Reverse has been engaged
The coupling has been doused in Rostof (like WD40)
The lock nut has been wound back to its extremity
The lower unit bolts have been removed and slid down as far as it will go but the (still connected) shift rod prevents it coming right off
The sleeve nut has been turned (have tried both directions) until it will go no further but this is not enough to decouple. Trying to turn further will probably bend/break the rod.
I have used lock pliers and a hammer to gain more movement without success
Any suggestions because the only option seems to be to cut the rod, unscrew the stub from the sleeve nut then hope to clean up the thread to allow replacement
Reverse has been engaged
The coupling has been doused in Rostof (like WD40)
The lock nut has been wound back to its extremity
The lower unit bolts have been removed and slid down as far as it will go but the (still connected) shift rod prevents it coming right off
The sleeve nut has been turned (have tried both directions) until it will go no further but this is not enough to decouple. Trying to turn further will probably bend/break the rod.
I have used lock pliers and a hammer to gain more movement without success
Any suggestions because the only option seems to be to cut the rod, unscrew the stub from the sleeve nut then hope to clean up the thread to allow replacement