Can I DIY to change a new shift shaft?

[Bill ludy]

Bought a mercury 150 outboard 2012 model, just over warrenty. Now the gear has problem and need to chane a new shift shaft. Cost $2500 usd. So i want to repair by myself. Any brother has this experiance?

 

[Bill ludy]

Are you sure it is the shift shaft? If your handy with a wrench sure you can change one. What is the serial number of your motor it sounds like you may need a second opinion.

Serial no is 1B986879. The problem is i got a torted shift linkage , due to forced bolting of the lower unit onto the mid section, is there any ways i can straighten the linkage by simple means ?

 

[Bill ludy]

Serial no is 1B986879. The problem is i got a torted shift linkage , due to forced bolting of the lower unit onto the mid section, is there any ways i can straighten the linkage by simple means ?[/QUOTE

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[Bill ludy]

Anything to do with the damaged plastic? It holds the connection between the shift shaft and the upper linkage.

 

[Bill ludy]

To change the shaft linkage, is there a need to tow the engine main?

 

[Bill ludy]

Any brother here? Please help!

 

[guyjg]

Not sure what you men by "torted". The only thing you can do w/distorted plastic is replace it w/new/used part.

 

[Bill ludy]

No idea where can buy this , searched no quote also!!

 

[Bill ludy]

Kim, its 8m0037577

 

[Bill ludy]

Really want to know if i dont replace this part , what will happen.