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Mercury 35Hp when removing lower unit
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RaisedByWolves
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The position for the 20hp Im working on says to have it in reverse but does not say why.
However, if its similar in design do not let the shift shaft pull up out of the lower when youre taking it off or you will be taking the whole thing apart to reset the detent.
However, if its similar in design do not let the shift shaft pull up out of the lower when youre taking it off or you will be taking the whole thing apart to reset the detent.
RaisedByWolves
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Check it on the bench to see if its still shifting before putting it back on.
RaisedByWolves
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Vice grips on the drive shaft and also the shifter shaft.
Turn the driveshaft while CAREFULLY working the shift shaft in either direction to see if you have both gears AND neutral.
Do not let the shift shaft come up or you will lose neutral.
Turn the driveshaft while CAREFULLY working the shift shaft in either direction to see if you have both gears AND neutral.
Do not let the shift shaft come up or you will lose neutral.
All turned out fine, I was careful when removing the foot so replaced the water pump kit and carefully put back together without the shifter moving.
One thing I did was to use a short ratchet strap to hold the foot in place while lining the waterline, driveshaft and gear shaft up.
Of course this is about the simplest of repairs for most of you guy.
I thank you for the input.
One thing I did was to use a short ratchet strap to hold the foot in place while lining the waterline, driveshaft and gear shaft up.
Of course this is about the simplest of repairs for most of you guy.
I thank you for the input.
MrGiggles
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Many prefer it to be in gear, as it allows you turn the prop (which turns the driveshaft when in gear) while installing the lower unit to help get the splines lined up.
Just make sure you don't mess with the gear control while the lower unit is off, it's possible to get the shift shaft off a tooth on Mercs that have the splined shaft.
Just make sure you don't mess with the gear control while the lower unit is off, it's possible to get the shift shaft off a tooth on Mercs that have the splined shaft.
