Andrew8807
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I changed my water pump out and now only ha e neutral and reverse I'm not sure how to adjust my linkage
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So turn it all the way in then what gear should it be in during re assemblyRemove lower unit.---Screw the lower shift rod all the way into the lower unit.----Assemblle with new $$$ keeper.-----Make sure lower shift rod does not turn during assembly.----Verify adjustment at the shift lever on lower cowling.
Sorry I'm not sure what Assemblle with new $$$ keeper. Means I'm new to thisRemove lower unit.---Screw the lower shift rod all the way into the lower unit.----Assemblle with new $$$ keeper.-----Make sure lower shift rod does not turn during assembly.----Verify adjustment at the shift lever on lower cowling.
Ok thank you I will give it a tryAssemble with a new ( black plastic ) keeper on the upper shift rod.----Does not matter what gear it is in when you connect upper and lower shift rods.
Hello one other question what does the top of the water tube hook into in the exhaust is there a grommet neededAssemble with a new ( black plastic ) keeper on the upper shift rod.----Does not matter what gear it is in when you connect upper and lower shift rods.
When i pulled my lower unit the grommet came out with the water tube how does it go back inThere is a grommet up top there.----Water tube is installed into the exhaust housing BEFORE you try and install the lower unit.
Do you know the part number for the grommetHere I would remove the powerhead.----Install a new grommet into exhaust tuner.----Replace lower crankshaft seal as well.